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Human Resources Jobs and MBA Programs in Hawaii
In general, human relations managers plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities of an organization to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions.
Hawaii photo by Christopher P. Becker
Hawaii, nicknamed the Aloha State, has seen its population grow 6.9 percent to 1,295,178 over the last decade. Honolulu is the state capital. In 2008, the total number of jobs was 873,749 and the average annual income in Hawaii was $42,078, which is up from $40,924 the previous year. Unemployment increased to 6.8 percent in 2009, a jump of 2.8 percentage points from the previous year. The number of residents with a college degree is 26.2 percent, which is under the national average.
Hotels, clothing accessories stores, full-service restaurants and clothing stores are the top employing fields in Hawaii.
Having known landmarks is a staple for Hawaii. Two of the tallest mountains in the Pacific - Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa - dominate the center of the island. Most of the world's macadamia nuts are grown on the island. While being known for many things, one of the most noteworthy, Haleakala Crater (Ha-lay-ah-ja-lah), is the world's largest dormant volcano.
Human Resources
Human relations managers plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities of an organization to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions.
While working, they furnish employees with data related to policies, duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and benefits. Also, they administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems.
They are required to direct the development of teams and individuals with the aim of problem solving and task completion and listen well to others and take in their information and issues.
Human relations managers should be able to listen to and understand others in meetings and understand what others are saying to them even in a noisy environment.
In order to be successful in the workplace, human relations managers must have exceptional integrity and be able to take change and lead.
