Working at Hawaii Employers Council is more than just a job. We are seeking talented individuals who want to be part of a team that works collaboratively with its members to develop a thriving workforce. Do you want to work in an environment that inspires new ideas, promotes life-long learning, and makes team members feel appreciated and respected? If so, we want to hear from you!
JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM AS A FACILITATOR IN TALENT & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
At Hawaii Employers Council, we’re on a mission to build better workplaces in Hawaii, together. For over 80 years, we’ve partnered with local businesses to strengthen their teams through expert HR services, training, engagement, and data-driven support, helping them build strong teams and run successful operations. We’re a team that believes in getting things done the right way, celebrating wins together, and improving every day. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of an evolving people-first culture, we’d love to meet you.
Why Join Us
At HEC, we care about your growth and well-being. Our benefits include:
- Competitive pay and annual performance reviews
- Generous paid time off and 14 paid holidays
- Majority of premium employer-paid for individual medical coverage
- 85% coverage of spousal or family medical premiums
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative, mission-driven team environment
What You’ll Do
The Facilitator engages with members to assess talent development needs and recommend solutions, designing and delivering customized training, existing courses, and development programs across all delivery modes. This role includes developing curriculum and materials, facilitating sessions, supporting organizational development initiatives, support the management of the Learning Management System, handling contracts and invoicing, and actively contributing to revenue and performance goals through consultative engagement.
- Partner with member company leaders to assess needs and design training programs, workshops, and courses that achieve development goals.
- Apply adult learning theory and instructional design principles to create and deliver engaging, research-backed training for leaders, supervisors, and employees.
- Continuously update and enhance core training content to reflect current trends, workplace skills, and best practices.
- Develop professional training materials, including manuals, guides, e-learning resources, and multimedia content to support learning.
- Deliver courses in-person, virtually, and through hybrid formats, tailoring content and delivery to audience needs.
- Conduct needs assessments, gap analyses, and program evaluations, providing insights and reports to stakeholders.
- Manage contracts, agreements, invoices, and other administrative tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Engage members consultatively to align training solutions with organizational goals and support department revenue objectives.
Note: Hawaii Employers Council may eliminate, modify, or assign other essential duties based on operational needs, whether or not such duties are listed in this written job description.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- 5–7+ years developing soft skills curriculum for leaders and employees, with expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles.
- Skilled in creating engaging, multimedia-rich training for both virtual and in-person delivery.
- Strong facilitation, project management, and organizational abilities, able to lead complex learning initiatives from start to finish.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to solve problems using critical thinking and sound judgment.
- Knowledge of supervising or managing others is required to effectively facilitate training and development, though this is not a supervisory role.
- Experience in organizational development, analyzing challenges, and independently developing and executing solutions.
- Knowledge of Human Resources operations and employment law is beneficial.
- Experience with business operations is a plus.
Position is primarily in-office. Must be located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to needs of members.
To apply – submit your resume to careers@hecouncil.org
Interested and qualified applicants, please email a copy of your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to careers@hecouncil.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.