HR Bootcamp (In-Person at HEC)
August 20 & 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The HR Bootcamp provides an introduction to learning fundamental HR concepts to help attendees successfully start a career as an HR professional in Hawaii. These courses are designed for new HR professionals with little or no HR experience, or for professionals new to HR. Attendees will learn HR fundamentals in a supportive, cohort environment and have an opportunity to build professional relationships with other "new to HR" professionals.
Day 1, Thursday, August 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Welcome to HR Bootcamp! We will cover the fundamental aspects of key employment and wage & hour laws, including non-discrimination laws, Title VII protections, disability laws, and wage & hour regulations. The session will also cover the hiring process, from job descriptions and postings to recruiting, interviewing, and crafting offer letters. Additionally, we'll explore effective onboarding strategies and review common employee benefits.
Day 2, Friday, August 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
We will provide an overview of employee leave laws, including FMLA, HFLL, USERRA, and other types of leave, to help you manage employee leave and benefits effectively. The session will also cover performance management, performance improvement plans, and discipline. We will review how to address employee complaints, conduct investigations, and manage employee separations. Additionally, we will discuss how HR professionals contribute to making an organization an employer of choice and share insights on the potential uses of AI in HR.
Complimentary Refreshments
Morning coffee and light refreshments will be served, followed by lunch during the 30-minute lunch break.
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Brooke Tongg
Associate General Counsel
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Amy Hudson
Senior HR Consultant
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Megan Jorah
Senior HR Consultant
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Stacey Hiramoto
Senior HR Consultant
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Registration:
HEC Members: $300 ($150 with ETF)
Non Members: $600 ($300 with ETF)
APPLY FOR ETF:
Important ETF Registration Instructions – Read Before Registering
If you are interested in applying for the ETF 50% subsidy, please follow these steps before registering:
- Email HEC at [email protected] or click the "Get ETF Code" link below to request your special ETF registration code (for the discounted rate) and the required ETF Forms pre-filled by HEC.
- Use the ETF registration code to register each employee for the course and pay 50% of the course fee to complete the registration.
- Complete the ETF Forms for each employee attending
- Employer Referral Agreement
- Course Registration Agreement
- Submit the Course Registration Agreement Form to [email protected], and HEC will complete the Training Vendor portion of Section IV of the form and send the form back to you.
- Mail, Fax, or email the two completed forms to your local ETF Office by August 6, 2026.
For more information on the ETF application process, please visit our ETF page.
Note: If your ETF is not approved by the State ETF Office before August 20, 2026, you will be required to pay the remaining 50% of the course fee before taking the course.
HEC Members: $300 ($150 with ETF)
Non Members: $600 ($300 with ETF)
How to Register:
- Members: Please sign in to your account and select Register.
- Non-Members: To register, please create a free guest account or sign in if you have joined us before.
Cancellation and Class Switching Policy
Cancellations must be made 7 days before the event to receive a refund.
No Shows on the day of the workshop cannot be rescheduled or refunded.
Please register online by signing in then selecting "Register."