Used to be a great company… not anymore - Anonymous employee Proservice Hawaii Employee Review

1.0
Jul 25, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Initially felt like a forward-thinking company compared to other local Hawaii businesses Adopted modern tools and technology (even if their HRIS had room for improvement) Amazing coworkers and a strong sense of team in the earlier days

Cons

High leadership turnover, especially among executives who don’t truly understand the core business: HR and payroll. No, this isn’t about profitability, they get that. What they lack is awareness of what it actually takes to do the work on the ground, and how many people it takes to do it sustainably. Leadership seems fine with overworking staff (especially from the fragilest departments) until burnout or resignation, assuming the work will just “get done.” The only reason it does get done is because the great employees hold the line until they can’t anymore. But when you care about your people, you provide relief before burnout happens, that is something this company never does. Instead, they wait until it’s too late, then scramble to replace those great employees/work ethics who/which can’t easily be replicated. Constant shifts in company goals without thoughtful consideration for how these changes impact daily operations Leadership frequently launches new initiatives and expects frontline employees to provide feedback and come up with improvement ideas - these are all huge strategic tasks that fall far outside of appropriate scope and pay grade When concerns are raised, they fall back on the mantra that “we’re all responsible for ProService,” which only adds to the toxicity. This pattern of unclear direction, overburdening staff, and refusing to recognize it is exhausting and unproductive. I think they need to understand that it's a two way street. It feels like the org needs business therapy No more downtown office option so commuting to Hawaii Kai is a burden for many that leadership seems out of touch with. They do not understand locals' realities. Company culture shifted from valuing people to treating them like numbers Recognition (ProStars) is inconsistent, previously there were trophies or physical certificates, nowadays it's unclear what is being given out and can be inconsistent to previous months. Recognition/Promotion is usually delayed until someone is visibly burnt out or thinking of leaving, rather than given when it’s truly earned and needed The company has lost its local identity. It now operates like a mainland company with no human-centered leadership. Just look at their ads online - it is the SAME kind of promo/branding that other PEO/HR companies are doing (e.g. free airpods?!). There is no real creativity and distinctive identity. If you're looking for a typical 9-5 payroll or operations job, this isn’t it. You’ll be expected to wear many hats under the guise of “growth” without realistic compensation or support. It’s a toxic hustle culture disguised as opportunity

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Proservice Hawaii Response
4mo
Mahalo for the many years you dedicated to ProService and for sharing your perspective. As we’ve grown and evolved, we recognize that change — including leadership transitions, strategic shifts, and operational decisions — can impact teams in real ways. We remain focused on strengthening leadership alignment, sustainable workloads, thoughtful change management, and meaningful recognition across the organization. Our commitment to people, local roots, and long-term impact in Hawaii continues to guide our decisions. We are continually working to ensure our growth reflects the values and culture that have always been central to who we are. We appreciate the contributions you made during your time with us and wish you continued success.

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Cons

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Pros

-Competitive compensation relative to similar roles -Parental leave exists and can be strong if tenure requirements are met, though the structure has limitations -Exposure to payroll operations and client-facing experience -Opportunity to develop skills in managing multiple priorities and client communication

Cons

-The company promotes a “ProHana” (work family) culture, but this is not consistently reflected in practice—especially for fully remote employees, who often feel disconnected and not treated as part of the organization -Parental leave is structured in a way that limits accessibility: --Full pay requires longer tenure --Partial pay for shorter-tenure employees --Many return early (6–8 weeks) due to financial constraints --Full paid leave eligibility is limited to every other year -Training does not match job expectations: --Formal training is limited or inconsistently accessible --Key areas (onboarding, terminations, benefits, retirement, workers’ comp, PTO, GL setup) are not fully covered --Employees are often expected to self-learn or escalate rather than understand processes -The role requires broad cross-department knowledge to meet “first call resolution” expectations, but without sufficient training to support that expectation -No clear, stable job description — performance is based on a “scorecard” with KPIs that: --Change frequently (often quarterly) --Sometimes extend beyond core job responsibilities --Can be applied inconsistently -Work is highly dependent on multiple departments, which slows turnaround time; however, Payroll is still held accountable for outcomes -Workloads are not balanced for coverage: --Employees manage full workloads --Expected to cover for others on PTO/sick leave --Makes it difficult to fully complete responsibilities -Client management expectations lack leadership support: --Employees are expected to handle difficult client conversations --Limited active involvement from management to reinforce boundaries --Support is often informal rather than action-oriented -Gaps in HR policy knowledge within the departments can create risk for employees who rely solely on internal guidance -Leadership structure is heavily layered, with many managers promoted internally without formal training, leading to inconsistency and micromanagement

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Proservice Hawaii Response
1mo
Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience in such detail. Feedback like this — specific, constructive, and clearly rooted in wanting better — is exactly what helps us grow. The concerns you've raised touch on several areas we're actively focused on: ensuring our training programs reflect the full scope of what our roles require, building more stability and consistency into performance expectations, improving cross-department coordination, and making sure our ProHana culture is something remote employees experience meaningfully — not just see in our branding. We also hear your feedback on leadership development and the importance of formal training for managers and supervisors. Building strong, consistent leadership is foundational to everything else we're trying to improve. We take seriously the responsibility to ensure our people are supported, equipped, and treated fairly at every level of the organization. We encourage you to reach out to our People Team directly if there are specific matters you'd like reviewed. We're grateful for your honesty and for your continued dedication to this work.
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