HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator – Honolulu, HI

Full-Time | Comprehensive Benefits

Build Great Teams. Support Every Journey. Elevate the Everyday.

Who We Are

At Applied ABC, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive and every team member deserves a workplace that invests in them just as much. We provide exceptional, data-driven ABA therapy that creates real, lasting change for children and families. Our culture is collaborative, mission-driven, and built on the belief that the best outcomes happen when great people are empowered to do their best work.

We’re looking for a motivated HR Coordinator to join our team in Honolulu, HI. This role is ideal for someone who is energized by people operations, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in building a seamless employee experience from day one to beyond.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Applied ABC

• Make a Difference: Shape the employee experience and help build the teams that change children’s lives every day

• Lead with Purpose: You're not just processing paperwork; every smooth onboarding, every benefits question answered, and every process you improve moves our mission forward and makes a workplace people are proud to be part of

• A Career, Not Just a Job: Be part of a growing organization that invests in its people and promotes from within

• Your Voice Matters: Your insight, systems-thinking, and dedication will directly shape how we support, develop, and retain our people.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

As an HR Coordinator at Applied ABC, you’ll be the backbone of our operations by supporting the full employee lifecycle; from onboarding and orientation to benefits administration and offboarding. You’ll partner with managers and staff alike to ensure every team member has the support, structure, and experience they need to succeed.

Role Overview:

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Own the end-to-end onboarding process, ensuring new hires have a structured, welcoming, and compliance-ready start.

• Coordinate pre-employment requirements including background checks, credentialing, and documentation collection.

• Manage employee offboarding workflows, including exit interviews, systems access removal, and knowledge transfer.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS throughout the full employment lifecycle.

New Hire Orientations

• Facilitate engaging and informative new hire orientation sessions that reflect the Applied ABC culture and mission.

• Develop and continuously improve orientation materials, presentations, and onboarding resources.

• Serve as the first point of contact for new employees, guiding them through their first days with confidence and clarity.

• Partner with department leaders to coordinate role-specific orientation schedules and check-ins.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) enrollment and changes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions, resolving issues with carriers and vendors in a timely manner.
• Manage open enrollment processes, including communications, system setup, and employee education sessions.
• Audit benefits enrollment data for accuracy and ensure alignment between the HRIS and carrier records.
• Track and administer leave of absence programs including FMLA, short-term disability, and personal leaves in compliance with applicable laws.
• Partner with payroll to ensure benefits deductions and changes are processed accurately and on time.

Sourcing & Recruitment Support

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, social platforms, and community outreach channels.
• Screen applications and conduct initial pre-screens to identify strong fits for open roles.
• Manage candidate pipelines and maintain organized records within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Support scheduling of interviews and provide a positive candidate experience at every touchpoint.

Additional Responsibilities

Our organization evolves quickly and so will this role. As our organization grows, you’ll have the opportunity to take on new HR initiatives, contribute to process improvements, and grow alongside the team you help build.

What Sets You Apart

Required

• 2+ years of professional HR experience, with a focus on onboarding, offboarding, and Benefits.

• Working knowledge of benefits programs, open enrollment processes, and leave administration.

• Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage competing deadlines in fast-paced environments.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications and experience with HRIS platforms.

• Fully committed to confidentiality and handling sensitive employee information with the utmost discretion.

Nice to Have

• Experience building or refining HR processes, onboarding workflows, orientation programs, benefits communication materials or open enrollment processes.

• The kind of person who walks into a challenge, rolls up their sleeves, and leaves a clear path forward.

• Naturally connects with people at all levels and makes every employee feel seen, supported, and set up for success.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting you professionally with a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays

• 401(k) after one year with the company

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Where You’ll Work

• Location: Honolulu, HI

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (HST)

• Work Type: TBD

Join a Mission That Matters

If you’re passionate about people and excited about making a real difference through great HR, this is your opportunity. You’ll help build and sustain the teams that support children and families every single day.

At Applied ABC, you’ll find more than a workplace. You’ll find a purpose.

Apply today and help us build brighter futures together. We review applications on a rolling basis and will be in touch with candidates who are a great fit.

Applied ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.