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Krilla Kaleiwahea (K2) · 1 day ago

HR Assistant

Honolulu, HI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$65K/yr - $78K/yr

Krilla Kaleiwahea (K2) is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) government contracting company focused on enhancing government projects with private sector efficiencies. They are seeking a highly motivated HR Assistant to support civilian personnel recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary resource for all civilian personnel hiring actions, providing guidance to hiring managers on procedures and compliance

Prepare, initiate, and manage required paperwork (e.g., job descriptions, personnel action requests, candidate documentation) for each stage of the hiring process

Coordinate with internal departments or external classification authorities to ensure roles are clearly defined and aligned with organizational standards

Liaise with partner offices, such as shared services or centralized HR teams, to track hiring workflows and resolve process bottlenecks

Organize, document, and support selection panels, including scheduling, resume distribution, scoring, and records management

Track and provide status updates on hiring activity to HR leadership or relevant stakeholders

Act as an initial point of contact for new employees, managing orientation, compliance documents, and integration into the organization

Ensure new hires understand available resources, workplace policies, and key contacts to build engagement and retention from day one

Deliver general administrative support to the HR team, including maintaining digital and paper records, submitting forms, and assisting with routine audits

Participate in process improvement projects and organizational initiatives, contributing creative solutions to enhance HR delivery

Support employee data analysis, creating reports for management as needed

Drafting job postings and coordinating with communications or recruitment teams

Reviewing application packets for completeness and compliance

Scheduling and participating in interviews or panel assessments

Maintaining applicant files and ensuring compliance with data management policies

Preparing and sending offer letters or onboarding packages

Responding to employee and manager inquiries about HR procedures or timelines

Qualification

Secret Security ClearanceMicrosoft OfficePDF document managementHR certificationHRISATS familiarityOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving mindset

Required

Secret Security Clearance

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Familiarity with PDF document management software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat)

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Effective written and verbal communication, with the capability to brief individuals or groups

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively

High attention to detail and strong follow-through on assigned tasks

Preferred

Prior experience supporting HR functions in government, defense, higher education, or large enterprise environments

Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent)

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field

Familiarity with specialized HR information systems (HRIS) or applicant tracking systems (ATS) is a plus

Company

Krilla Kaleiwahea (K2)

An 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) government contracting company positioned to bring the private sector's efficiency, speed, and excellence to government projects.

Founded in 2022