Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director – Behavioral Health

Location: Honolulu, HI (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About Us:
We are a growing behavioral health organization committed to high‑quality care, employee well‑being, and a forward‑thinking, inclusive culture. We are seeking an innovative Human Resources Director to lead strategic people initiatives that strengthen performance, support clinical excellence, and drive organizational growth.

Position Overview

The HR Director serves as a strategic partner and culture leader, responsible for building scalable HR systems, supporting workforce development, and ensuring compliance across our behavioral health programs. This role is ideal for a systems thinker who thrives in mission‑driven environments and is motivated by measurable outcomes and organizational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and develop scalable strategies that support program and organization expansion.
• Strengthen culture, engagement, and trauma‑informed workplace practices to support staff wellness.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, behavioral health regulations, accreditation requirements (CARF), and internal policies.
• Build learning and development systems that improve clinical and non‑clinical competency.
• Implement a continuous performance management framework with clear metrics and dashboards.
• Design competitive compensation and benefits strategies that support attraction and retention.
• Advance DEI initiatives that improve equity, representation, and culturally responsive practices.
• Drive measurable reductions in workplace injuries and enhance Workers’ Compensation outcomes.
• Lead leave management (FMLA, ADA, state leave) and build consistent, supportive systems that balance employee needs with operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership (behavioral health or healthcare strongly preferred).
• SPHR/SHRM‑SCP preferred.
• Experience building HR infrastructure in a growing organization.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health compliance, workforce challenges, and accreditation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Commitment to wellness, equity, trauma‑informed supervision, and employee‑centered practices.

ABOUT HAWAI`I BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Hawai`i Behavioral Health was founded in 1993 to serve Hawai`i's youth and families through behavioral, educational, and social health services. Our services have expanded over the years to include paraprofessional support, behavioral health intervention, early intervention programs, psychological assessments, individual and family therapy, intensive home-based services, therapeutic foster care, and parent training. Our team of professionals remain dedicated to providing the highest quality of service for nurturing a child emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. Join our team and further our mission to improve the health and well-being of children and families in Hawaii.

 Hawaii Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

HBH staff are committed to cultural competence. Cultural competence is the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, ability statuses, and faiths or religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the work of individuals, families, tribes, and communities, and protects and preserves the dignity of each. Cultural competence is a continuous process of learning about the differences of others and integrating their unique strengths and perspectives into our lives.

At Hawai`i Behavioral Health, we believe each child and individual has a special gift to offer, each family has its own unique strength to build upon, and each person who struggles with emotional or mental health challenges can find hope for a better life. Our legacy evolves each and every day as we work together as a team in the lives of the children, individuals, and families we serve.

"A’ohe hana nui ka alu’ia" No task is too big when done together...

Our History: Hawai`i Behavioral Health was created in 1993 to meet the needs of Hawaii’s children, adults, and families.

Our Mission: To improve the health and well-being of the clients we serve and their families by demonstrating excellence in delivery of social, education, and behavioral health services. Our team of dedicated staff lives our mission.

Our Vision: To develop a system of integrated services to meet the needs of Hawaii through innovative, culturally relevant, and best practices.

Our Values: Dedication, Excellence, Fortitude, Compassion, Individual & Family Centered, Empowerment

Company website: www.hibh.org