Job Description
Job Description
Benefits Specialist
Location: Kahului, Hawaii
Reports to: Chief People Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: People & Culture
Annual Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 (Depending on Experience)
The Opportunity
At Alpha Inc., our people are the foundation of everything we build. As we continue strengthening our internal People & Culture operations, we're bringing our benefits administration fully in-house, and we're looking for a Benefits Specialist who is ready to take ownership of that transformation.
In this role, you'll oversee all facets of employee benefits, from daily administration to long-term strategic improvements. You'll serve as a trusted resource for employees, a thoughtful partner to leadership, and a champion for wellbeing across our workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to design efficient workflows, elevate employee experience, and make a meaningful impact on how Alpha Inc. supports its team.
If you thrive in environments where service, structure, and continuous improvement come together, this role is for you.
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
Benefits Management & Strategy
- Lead the transition of all employee benefits programs to an in-house model by developing efficient, scalable processes.
- Manage daily administration of medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and voluntary benefits.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate support.
- Oversee end-to-end benefits operations, including open enrollment, yearly renewals, vendor management, and employee education.
- Maintain compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and Hawaii-specific regulations.
- Track benefit utilization and cost trends, gathering employee feedback to support continuous program improvement.
- Build and maintain relationships with carriers and providers, negotiate contracts, and evaluate service performance.
- Support leave of absence (LOA) and accommodation processes in partnership with Employee Relations.
Systems, Scaling & Enablement
- Improve workflows between HRIS, benefits platforms, and Finance to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Evaluate and assist in implementing scalable tools that support benefits administration and employee self-service.
- Create reporting and dashboards to measure program performance and identify areas for improvement.
What You Bring
- 3–5+ years of experience in benefits administration or total rewards with a benefits focus.
- In-depth knowledge of federal and Hawaii-specific benefits compliance requirements.
- Proven experience managing vendors, open enrollment cycles, and benefits education.
- A strong employee-service mindset with the ability to provide empathetic, solution-oriented support.
- Experience using HRIS and benefits platforms; strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
- High degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
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.