Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Maui, Hawaii

Location: Kahului, Hawaii
Reports to: Chief People Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: People & Culture
Base Salary:  $85,000 - $90,000

 

The Opportunity

At Alpha Inc., people are at the core of everything we build — from our projects to our culture. We’re looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist who brings both precision and purpose to the work of rewarding and supporting our team. This role is for someone who knows that compensation isn’t just about numbers — it’s about fairness, trust, and empowerment.

 

As a key member of our People & Culture team, you’ll design and manage the programs that help our people thrive — from pay structures to health benefits to retirement plans. You’ll combine analytical rigor with heart, ensuring every system reflects our values and supports the wellbeing of our workforce across Hawaii.

 

If you’re ready to shape Alpha’s total rewards function from the ground up — building systems that are both strategic and deeply human — this is your moment.

 

About Alpha Inc.

At Alpha Inc., we are dedicated to building Hawaii's future through excellence in heavy civil construction, water well drilling, renewable energy, and concrete services. As a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in delivering high-impact projects that serve our communities for generations.

 

We live by three core values that shape how we work and lead:

  • Lead with Heart – Approaching every endeavor with humility, empathy, and respect.
  • Strength in Unity – Fostering trust and collaboration to achieve collective success.
  • Alpha Mentality – Demonstrating grit, accountability, and a relentless drive to excel.

Join us in shaping what’s next — with purpose, pride, and the Alpha mindset.

 

What You Will Do

Compensation Strategy & Operations

  • Build and maintain job architecture, salary bands, and leveling frameworks across roles and departments.
  • Lead annual compensation cycles — merit reviews, bonuses, and market adjustments.
  • Partner with Finance on budgeting, workforce planning, and incentive programs.
  • Conduct ongoing market benchmarking and internal equity reviews.
  • Develop compensation policies, training, and communication tools for managers.

 

Benefits Management & Strategy

  • Oversee Alpha’s benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and voluntary offerings.
  • Manage open enrollment, renewals, and vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.
  • Act as the primary contact for employee benefit inquiries, providing timely and supportive guidance.
  • Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and Hawaii-specific mandates.
  • Track utilization, costs, and feedback to continuously improve benefit offerings.
  • Support leave of absence and accommodation processes in partnership with Employee Relations.

 

Systems, Scaling & Enablement

  • Optimize workflows between HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems.
  • Implement scalable tools and processes to enhance total rewards operations.
  • Develop dashboards and KPIs to evaluate program performance and equity.

 

What You Bring

  • 4–6+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance compliance and compassion.
  • Proven experience developing and managing compensation structures and benefits programs.
  • Deep understanding of federal and state-level employment and benefits regulations (Hawaii experience a plus).
  • Advanced Excel/Sheets skills; familiarity with HRIS and benchmarking tools.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels.
  • High integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
  • A mindset grounded in systems thinking, accountability, and heart.

 

Why Alpha?

At Alpha Inc., we’re not just building infrastructure—we’re building Hawaii’s future with purpose, precision, and pride. As a locally owned company, we take on complex challenges with a clear mission: deliver high-impact solutions rooted in ingenuity, ‘ohana, and long-term impact.

 

Here, you’ll join a team that leads with heart, embodies strength in unity, and lives the Alpha Mentality. We value grit, trust, and teamwork—and we believe success comes from doing the work that matters, together.

 

If you’re driven by people, motivated by culture, and ready to lead with both compassion and strength—you belong at Alpha.

 

Requirements (Conditions of Employment)

Employment at Alpha Inc. is contingent upon the following:

  • Completion of standard pre-employment screening.
  • A background check conducted after a conditional offer; past issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in line with Hawai‘i and federal law.
  • Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires), conducted under Hawai‘i’s statutory requirements.

 

Alpha Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or Hawai‘i law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at careers@alphahawaii.com.

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