H-2B IN HAWAIʻI
H-2B for Hawaiʻi Hotels and Resorts
We are a Honolulu H-2B agent for island properties. We know the peak seasons, the labor market, and the housing reality on every island.
THE GAP
The Department of Labor’s data shows that few Hawaiʻi employers file H-2B applications. Hawaiʻi is not among the top ten states for certified positions.
Island hotels still run short in peak season. Until now, no local agent was running the filing.
We are a Honolulu company, and we staff hotels on every island. Few Hawaiʻi employers use H-2B today. We built this service to change that.
WHY THE PHILIPPINES
Filipino families have been part of Hawaiʻi’s workforce for more than a century.
There are direct flights between Manila and Honolulu.
Our pipeline starts in the Philippines, so your workers arrive into a community they already know.
IN HAWAIʻI
Your job order goes to the Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division.
You pay the prevailing wage or Hawaiʻi’s state minimum wage, whichever is higher.
We coordinate flights into Honolulu and connections to the neighbor islands.
This is the hardest part in Hawaiʻi. It stays with the employer, so start planning in Month 1.
WHERE WE SERVE
OUR PARTNERS
HWP works in close partnership with Hawaiʻi Hospitality Group, the first and only Hawaiʻi-based hospitality asset management firm. The alignment gives us an operator’s view of how the Islands’ leading properties actually run, and a shared commitment to the standard and long-term health of Hawaiʻi hospitality. When we build a team for your operation, we bring that same operator’s perspective to it.
We are also guided by the Law Office of Darin R. Leong, one of Hawaiʻi’s leading employment and labor law practices. With experience advising employers across the Islands and beyond, from local operators to Fortune 500 companies, Darin’s counsel ensures every team we build is structured correctly and compliantly, so your workforce strengthens your operation without adding risk.
FAQS
Can Hawaiʻi hotels use H-2B?
Yes. The program is open to employers in every state that have a temporary need.
Which state agency handles the job order?
The Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Can you place workers on the neighbor islands?
Yes. We coordinate travel to Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Kauaʻi.
Who handles housing?
The employer. We coordinate travel and arrival.
CONTACT
Let’s work together
Talk to our Honolulu team. We file for Hawaiʻi employers. Tell us your roles, headcount, and date of need.