HR Manager

Blue Ocean Mariculture is the exclusive producer of Hawaiian Kanpachi, a premium sashimi-grade fish coveted by chefs at top sushi and fine dining restaurants everywhere. Hawaiian Kanpachi are raised in the clear, clean waters off Kona, Hawaii using the most environmentally sustainable farming methods.

Position Description

Blue Ocean Mariculture is looking for a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented professional to coordinate and administer our human resource programs. The HR Manager administers all employee recruitment, compliance, benefit, and engagement programs.

What You'll Do

• Oversee Company’s HRIS (Human Resources Information System).
• Manage recruitment & onboarding processes– post job openings, coordinate application process, send offer letters & new hire packets, collect executed documentation, coordinate pre-employment drug screens, provide benefit & policy overview, conduct orientation.
• Collaborate with Bookkeeper on reviewing bi-weekly payroll, timecards, and tracking PTO.
• Track & schedule employee certifications & training – schedule training, maintain schedule of annual dive physicals & other certifications, coordinate employee appointments & track completion.
• Process & track injury claims – ensure timely & complete documentation, communicate with providers, ensure employees obtain current work status reports. Update and maintain OSHA logs and postings.
• Work with management teams to investigate and resolve team member relations issues to improve productivity, work relationships, morale, and retention.
• Advise managers regarding performance management, counseling, and corrective action. Manage termination procedures.
• Administer health insurance plans – health plan enrollment, manage annual open enrollment communications & changes, respond to employee questions, conduct benefit training.
• Design, develops and administers policies, procedures, and practices compliant with employment laws to maximize team member engagement and retention and mitigate organizational risk.
• Coordinate employee recognition & engagement programs/events
• Create & maintain personnel records, including I-9 compliance.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employer registration and reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• 4 years of human resources experience.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and complete work assignments.
• Knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines, including recruiting, team member relations, performance management, policy administration.
• Knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license.

COVID-19 considerations: We require that all new hires be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to their start date unless reasonable accommodation is requested and approved.

A pre-employment background check and credit report are required upon hiring.

Blue Ocean Mariculture offers a fantastic benefits package which includes Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, 401K, Community Service hours, monthly fish allowance and more! We pride ourselves on our awesome work culture and would love for you to join our team!