Human Resources

Human Resources Office

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Human Resources Office, under the supervision of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs, develops and administers the university’s policies, rules, regulations, and contracts as it relates to all human resource transactions and authorizes appropriate actions as delegated.

Mission: We are committed to partner with the campus community to provide quality service and professional expertise in all areas of human resources.

Vision: We champion innovation for the changing dynamics of human resources.

Values: As a team and business partner, we are approachable, resourceful, responsive, effective, and act with integrity.

Announcements

Professional Development Opportunity on Friday, February 7, 2025: There is still time to sign up for the "Boundless Collaboration: Conversation + Contribution + Teamwork = Innovation" workshop. This workshop will help teams to quickly resolve issues while fostering innovation. It is the fourth in the eight-part "Collaboration, Training, and Leadership" training series. Participation in the previous workshops is not required to sign up for this event. The next workshop, "Dynamic Leadership" is coming up on March 13, 2025.

January 2025 EAP Employee Newsletter: Please check out the latest EAP Employee Newsletter for tips to start the new year off right!

January 2025 Frontline Supervisor EAP Newsletter: View this month's Frontline Supervisor EAP Newsletter to learn how Managers and Supervisors are using EAP to support their teams.

Important Links

New Employees

Resources for new members of the UH Hilo ʻohana to help prepare them for them for their first day on campus.

Faculty and Staff

Resources for current employees of UH Hilo including performance evaluations, HR forms, and campus policies.

Benefits Overview

Learn about your benefits as a UH Hilo employee, including medical plans, group life insurance, workers' compensation, leave, optional investment programs, and more.

Tuition Waiver

Faculty and staff may be eligible for a tuition waiver for up to 6 credits per semester. Learn more about how this program can support your professional journey!

What's New?

Obtain the latest information on benefits, collective bargaining, etc., from the UH System.

Retirement Planning

It's never too soon to begin planning for your retirement. Learn about your Employee Retirement System benefits and resources.

UH Hilo Information