February 2, 2012
Contributed by Thomas Yoshida
"We are committed to finding an individual to lead a team of mission driven Human Resource professionals with the passion and commitment to find, develop and keep the best of people at Kamehameha Schools. Our mission demands it," said Sylvia Hussey, Kamehameha's vice president for Administration.
"The Human Resource Director must provide inspired leadership, excellence and innovation to our recruitment, retention, performance and compensation and our workforce development strategies, all within the priorities of our Founder, Bernice Pauahi Bishop held dear: her people, her culture and her spirituality."
Bishop & Company will conduct a local and national search for an individual who has demonstrated leadership skills, significant human resources experience, and the capabilities to develop and implement strategic plans to support KS' mission and culture.
Applications will be accepted until Feb. 17, 2012. Inquiries can be directed to Judy Bishop at JBishop@bishopco.net or (808) 839-2200.
Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. The year 2012 marks the 125th anniversary of the opening of Kamehameha Schools, which today operates a statewide educational system enrolling over 6,900 students of Hawaiian ancestry at K-12 campuses on O'ahu, Maui and Hawai'i and 31 preschool sites statewide. Over 40,000 additional Hawaiian learners and caregivers are served each year through a range of other Kamehameha Schools' outreach programs, community collaborations and financial aid opportunities in Hawai'i and across the continental United States.
Media contact: Janice Kane, (808) 534-3917
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
