DIRECTOR OF HR

Y. Hata & Co., Limited

$109K — $147K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 7+ years in Human Resources Management or related strategic roles.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in HR or Organizational Development.
  • Strong vendor negotiation skills at executive levels.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction for HR and Organizational Development functions.
  • Establish enterprise-wide people strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Lead and develop the Human Resources Manager and Director of Organizational Development.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership on workforce matters.
  • Partner with leadership to evaluate organizational effectiveness and future workforce needs.
  • Oversee enterprise workforce strategies to align talent and capabilities with business objectives.
  • Guide succession planning and leadership continuity strategies.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and merit increases.
  • Robust health, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • Paid parking and discounts available.
  • Tuition assistance and career development opportunities.
  • 401(k) plans with company match.
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $109,616 to $147,982+

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources provides strategic oversight for the Company's Human Resources and Organizational Development functions. This position establishes enterprise-wide people strategies, organizational effectiveness initiatives, talent management frameworks, and workforce planning practices that support the Company's long-term business objectives.

The Director serves as a strategic advisor to Executive Leadership on workforce, organizational, leadership, and culture-related matters while ensuring alignment between business strategy, talent strategy, and organizational capability. Through the leadership of the Human Resources Manager and Director of Organizational Development & Effectiveness, this role drives a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready workforce.

Essential Duties
  • Provides strategic direction for the Human Resources and Organizational Development & Effectiveness functions, ensuring alignment with the Company's strategic objectives, workforce priorities, and long-term business goals.
  • Establishes the enterprise people strategy and organizational priorities necessary to support business growth, operational excellence, leadership effectiveness, and workforce sustainability.
  • Leads and develops the Human Resources Manager and Director of Organizational Development & Effectiveness, establishing strategic direction, performance expectations, resource alignment, and accountability for departmental results.
  • Serves as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership on workforce, organizational, leadership, succession, and culture-related matters, providing insight and recommendations that support informed business decisions.
  • Partners with Executive Leadership to evaluate organizational effectiveness, assess future workforce needs, and identify opportunities to strengthen organizational capability and leadership capacity.
  • Provides oversight of enterprise workforce strategies, ensuring alignment between business objectives, talent requirements, and organizational capabilities.
  • Guides the development of succession planning and leadership continuity strategies to support long-term organizational stability and business performance.
  • Sponsors enterprise-wide culture, engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives that reinforce the Company's Mission, Vision, Core Values, and desired leadership behaviors.
  • Champions change leadership and organizational readiness efforts to support strategic business initiatives, operational transformation, and continuous improvement.
  • Reviews organizational trends, workforce metrics, and business challenges to identify strategic risks, opportunities, and priorities impacting the workforce and organizational performance.
  • Represents Human Resources and Organizational Development & Effectiveness in executive planning discussions, providing strategic perspective on organizational implications, workforce considerations, and business initiatives.
  • Ensures appropriate governance, accountability, and stewardship of Human Resources and Organizational Development resources, programs, and investments.
  • Uses the Company's Mission/Vision Statements and Core Values as their guiding principles.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
  • At least 7 years of related experience in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development & Effectiveness, or related strategic functions to include demonstrated leadership responsibility.
  • Strong vendor negotiation experience at senior or executive levels.

Why You'll Love Working at Y. Hata

We believe our employees deserve more than just a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success - both on and off the job.
  • Rewarding Compensation - Competitive pay, merit increases, and flexible pay options.
  • Your Health Matters - Robust medical, vision, and life insurance; EAP support.
  • Time to Recharge - PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
  • More Than Just Perks - Paid parking, safety gear, uniforms, celebrations, discounts.
  • Investing in You - Tuition assistance and development opportunities.
  • Plan for Tomorrow - 401(k), Roth 401(k), and After-Tax 401(k) with company match.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Y. Hata & Co., Limited

  • DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN
    $126K — $177K *
    Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu County)
    Food & Beverages
    In-Person
  • DIRECTOR OF HR
    $109K — $147K *
    Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu County)
    Business Services
    In-Person

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar DIRECTOR OF HR jobs: