Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Staffing & HR Solutions in Hawaii
Since 1969, ALTRES Staffing has been a leader in staffing and human resources, dedicated to making business simple for Hawaii's employers and job seekers. Our mission, rooted in the vision of founder Bill Guss, focuses on streamlining administrative tasks while providing tailored HR solutions. With decades of experience, we offer payroll management, compliance support, benefits administration, and risk management services, backed by our proprietary HR Symphony technology platform. Our team of experts serves businesses across industries, including technology, healthcare, and industrial sectors, with offices on Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. We prioritize community impact through the ALTRES Foundation, supporting local nonprofits and fostering leadership development.Our commitment to innovation, demonstrated by milestones like creating Hawaii's first professional employer organization, ensures we remain at the forefront of HR solutions. We combine deep local knowledge with national best practices to deliver reliable staffing, from temporary placements to executive recruitment. Our services are designed to reduce operational burdens, allowing clients to focus on growth while we handle workforce challenges. With over 200 passionate employees and a track record of placing job seekers in Hawaii's top companies for 50+ years, we maintain our founding principle: 'Business is the engine of society. Making business simple is our goal.'
Services
Staffing Solutions
HR Outsourcing
Payroll Services
Benefits Administration
Risk Management
Training Programs
Medical Staffing
Tech Staffing
Employee Placement
Temporary Staffing
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in Hawaii's staffing and HR industry.
- Our proprietary HR Symphony platform streamlines workforce management.
- We offer free job placement services for job seekers statewide.
- Our team provides tailored HR solutions for businesses of all sizes.
- We maintain offices on Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island for local support.
What people say
Life saver
Perfect company
Professionalism
Family-like
Comprehensive benefits
Services
Staffing Solutions
We connect Hawaii businesses with qualified temporary, contract, and permanent employees across industries. Our pre-screened talent pool includes administrative, industrial, medical, and tech professionals. With offices on multiple islands, we match employers' specific needs while ensuring compliance with local labor regulations.
HR Outsourcing
Our comprehensive HR solutions handle payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and risk management. Businesses gain access to our proprietary HR Symphony platform for streamlined workforce management. This service supports companies from startup phases through expansion, reducing administrative burdens while maintaining regulatory adherence.
Payroll Services
We simplify payroll operations with accurate, timely processing and tax compliance. Our services include wage calculations, tax filings, and direct deposit management. Businesses avoid administrative complexities while employees receive consistent, error-free payments through our integrated HR technology platform.
Medical Staffing
ALTRES Medical specializes in placing nurses and healthcare professionals in hospitals and clinics statewide. We provide ICU RNs, medical assistants, and support staff with proper licensing and experience. Our focus ensures healthcare facilities maintain adequate staffing levels while meeting industry-specific compliance standards.
Tech Staffing
We supply qualified IT and engineering professionals for temporary and permanent roles. Our candidates include software developers, system engineers, and CAD operators. By understanding technical requirements, we match businesses with specialists who align with their project needs and technological infrastructure.
Questions
Does ALTRES charge job seekers for placement services?
No, our staffing services are completely free for job seekers in Hawaii.
What industries does ALTRES Staffing serve?
We provide staffing solutions for office, industrial, medical, and technology sectors across Hawaii.
How does ALTRES handle payroll for temporary employees?
Our hourly rate includes employee pay, taxes, insurance, and compliance reporting requirements.
Can employers request specific work hours for temporary staff?
We require a 4-hour minimum per day and charge for cancellations with less than 2-hour notice.
What HR technology tools does ALTRES offer?
HR Symphony is our proprietary platform for managing payroll, benefits, and workforce data in real-time.
Does ALTRES provide benefits to temporary employees?
Yes, we offer medical insurance, 401(k) plans, and other benefits to qualifying temporary workers.
Reviews (4)
Victoria Olsen
Jun 23, 2022
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Working with Altres Staffing was a wonderful experience. I couldn't be happier that I worked with Altres. Now I have a much better job. Be patient and they will help you find the perfect job for you. They are not going to find you your dream job overnight so have patience and the right fit will come. Thanks Altres!
Simone S.
May 25, 2022
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Kawehi and Lyn made it easy to apply and find the perfect fit for my skill and availability. They both kept me in the loop and made job seeking a piece of cake. Highly recommend!
Toshi Kaneshiro
May 19, 2022
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Be honest and tell them exactly what you're looking for. Both money and work wise. Don't forget to ask them about benefits too. Don't be shy. Tell them exactly. They gave me so many choices, I couldn't choose. Needed at least a day to get my thoughts and choose which one I wanted. Hopefully that this will be my last time I'm going to use them, but if I have to, I'll come back any time, any day.
Spencer L.
May 16, 2022
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Extremely helpful and understanding staff. Shout out to Claudette and Roxanne and all the staff. Very professional, polite, a joy to talk with. Any questions or issues are dealt with timely and satisfactorily. All of the staff are commended. Thank you! P.S. Shout out to Lisa and Shannon too! Both permanent and temporary branches far exceed expectations!
