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Kazu Hayashida

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Workforce Planning Manager at Hawaiian Electric
📍 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Kazu Hayashida leads talent acquisition and workforce planning at Hawaiian Electric, drawing on extensive experience from leadership roles at The Queens Medical Center, Hilton, and Starwood Hotels. A University of Hawaii at Manoa graduate, he is described by colleagues as dedicated, creative, honest, and passionate about building the workforce of the future.

With deep roots in Hawaii, having attended Iolani High School and the University of Hawaii, Kazu has built his entire career within the local community. His professional focus is centered on creating career pathways and opportunities that allow local talent to thrive within the islands.

He is actively creating strategic community partnerships and pipeline development initiatives, focusing on diverse segments including military veterans and developing talent from the high school level onwards.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Workforce Planning Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Local Talent Development
He is passionate about creating programs with local colleges to strengthen Hawaii's workforce and retain local talent, aiming to build clear career paths within the community.
Building Future Workforce
His professional headline and recent initiatives focus on building the workforce of the future through strategic partnerships and pipeline development from middle school to advanced degrees.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Workforce Planning Manager
Hawaiian Electric
9-2020 - 7-2022
Workforce Planning Manager
The Queen's Medical Center
3-2018 - 8-2020
Senior Manager - Recruitment Operations Center
Hilton
9-2014 - 3-2018
Recruitment Operations Center Manager - Hawaii & Pacific Northwest
Hilton
9-2011 - 9-2014
Director of Employment
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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Education
1980 - 1993
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Iolani High School
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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