Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

• Location: Kahului, Hawaii
• Reports to: Chief People Officer (CPO)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Department: People & Culture
• Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 base salary + Benefits + Bonus Eligible 

The Opportunity

At Alpha Inc., people are the foundation of everything we build. We’re looking for a Human Resources Director to drive the daily operations of our People & Culture division and ensure our workforce is supported, empowered, and compliant.

This role isn’t about sitting back—it’s about owning the core of HR operations: employee relations, compliance, compensation, benefits, HR systems, and culture. You’ll be the go-to leader for ensuring our teams—from field crews to office staff—are supported with fairness, respect, and consistency.

If you thrive at the intersection of hands-on execution and strategic partnership, can read the room as easily as you read policy, and know how to balance compliance with compassion—you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

About Alpha Inc.

At Alpha Inc., we are dedicated to building Hawaii's future through excellence in heavy civil construction, water well drilling, renewable energy, and concrete services. As a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in delivering high-impact projects that serve our communities for generations.

We live by three core values that shape how we work and lead:

• Lead with Heart – Approaching every endeavor with humility, empathy, and respect.
• Strength in Unity – Fostering trust and collaboration to achieve collective success.
• Alpha Mentality – Demonstrating grit, accountability, and a relentless drive to excel.

Join us in shaping what’s next — with purpose, pride, and the Alpha mindset.

What You Will Do

• Lead HR operations and compliance, ensuring full adherence to Hawaii and federal labor laws, OSHA standards, and HR best practices.
• Manage HRIS, payroll, and reporting systems to deliver accurate data and insights that guide workforce strategy.
• Oversee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness, equity, and alignment with company goals.
• Resolve employee relations issues with fairness, confidentiality, and a solutions-focused approach.
• Advise and coach managers on performance management, policy application, and conflict resolution.
• Implement policies and procedures that reinforce Alpha’s values while protecting the organization.
• Collect and act on employee feedback to continuously improve the workplace experience.
• Support the CPO in strategic execution, providing operational leadership and continuity across the People & Culture division.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated success in HR operations, compliance, employee relations, compensation, and HRIS management.
• Strong knowledge of Hawaii labor laws and federal employment regulations.
• Proven ability to balance hands-on problem-solving with strategic partnership.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to build trust across diverse teams, including field-based employees.
• Excellent communication skills with a reputation for integrity, transparency, and follow-through.
• Experience in construction, field-based industries, or blue-collar environments preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Deep alignment with Alpha’s mission, values, and commitment to leading with heart.

Why Alpha?

At Alpha Inc., we’re not just building infrastructure—we’re building Hawaii’s future with purpose, precision, and pride. As a locally owned company, we take on complex challenges with a clear mission: deliver high-impact solutions rooted in ingenuity, ‘ohana, and long-term impact.

Here, you’ll join a team that leads with heart, embodies strength in unity, and lives the Alpha Mentality. We value grit, trust, and teamwork—and we believe success comes from doing the work that matters, together.

If you’re driven by people, motivated by culture, and ready to lead with both compassion and strength—you belong at Alpha.

Requirements (Conditions of Employment)

Employment at Alpha Inc. is contingent upon the following:

• Completion of standard pre-employment screening.
• A background check conducted after a conditional offer; past issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in line with Hawai‘i and federal law.
• Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires), conducted under Hawai‘i’s statutory requirements.

Alpha Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or Hawai‘i law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at careers@alphahawaii.com.