
Hawaii's HR Experts — Serving Local Businesses Since 2008
Meet The Talent HR Solutions Team
Talent HR Solutions was founded in Honolulu in 2008 with a simple mission: give Hawaii's small businesses access to the HR expertise and benefits that larger companies take for granted. Today, our close-knit team brings together decades of experience across payroll, HR consulting, benefits administration, workers' compensation, and recruiting — all under one roof, all locally based, all focused on helping your business grow.

Sanjay Mirchandani
Managing Director & Founder
With an 18-year journey building Talent HR Solutions — and nearly 30 years in the HR industry — Sanjay proudly serves as our founder and Managing Director. He holds degrees in Business Management and Economics from Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, he graduated from Kalani High School back in 1993. Outside the professional arena, Sanjay enjoys tennis, hiking, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and spending time with his two sons and wife. His palate craves the flavors of Thai, Japanese, Indian, Italian and Hawaiian cuisines.

Jennifer Ellis
Director of HR and Operations
With over a decade of dedicated service, Jennifer holds the role of Director of HR & Operations. Originally from Palm Springs, CA, she holds a degree in psychology from Arizona State University. Beyond her professional life, Jennifer finds joy in the arts, with a penchant for Broadway shows and a love for live concerts.

Ryan Nomi
Client Relations Manager
Ryan was born and raised in Honolulu and is a graduate of Kaiser High School. As our Client Relations Manager, he brings valuable PEO experience and a strong commitment to exceptional customer service. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys staying active, playing basketball, trying new restaurants, and spending time with his wife and their dog, Charlie.

Kathy Pha
HR GENERALIST
Kathy serves as the HR Generalist for the Talent HR Solutions team. Her role consists of providing HR related services including Onboarding, Employee Relations, Policy and Procedures and other administrative tasks. Kathy is originally from Sacramento, California and attended California State University Chico and studied Anthropology and Business Administration. She relocated to Hawaii in August 2017 where she began her career in Human Resources.

Jadeen Phayakoun
Business Development Executive
Jadeen supports Talent HR Solutions’ growth through sales operations, marketing, and business development support. She works closely with the team to keep projects organized and help drive new opportunities for the company. During her free time, you'll often find her capturing the island's landscapes or exploring its scenic trails.

Isabel Rita
Benefits Supervisor
Isabel is the dedicated Benefits Supervisor. She's a master of organization and coordination, overseeing medical enrollments, Workers Comp claims, and more. Isabel's knack for optimizing space—honed through her secret "tetris" talent—extends from her work to her home life. Isabel's passion for reading, crafting, and puzzles keeps her engaged.

Abyssinia Hammouri-Davis
Benefits Coordinator
With over a decade of customer service experience, Abyssinia believes in making a positive impact in people's lives with the Aloha Spirit and the Golden rule being her guiding principles. Her passionate energy and genuine care for others helps her navigate even the most complex situations with grace, empathy, and lightheartedness. Whether it’s guiding someone through medical enrollments or just being a friendly voice when things get stressful, she's dedicated to creating a supportive environment with the people she serves. When she's not working, she prioritizes spending time with loved ones and going out into nature to connect with the universal energy that keeps her grounded and happy.

Chayde Remata
Payroll Specialist
Hailing from Pearl City, Chayde is a vital member of our payroll team at Talent HR Solutions, handling payroll reports and invoicing. When not crunching numbers, you might find her immersed in drawing, painting, or crafting. Chayde's guilty pleasure is horror movies; she enjoys them even if they make her a tad paranoid.

Arisa Eguchi
Payroll Specialist
Arisa lends her expertise at Talent HR Solutions by supporting various payroll functions. Her meticulous attention to detail ensures accurate processing and smooth payroll operations. A little known secret about her is that she's a pro at party planning. Her guilty pleasure is filling her downtime with a mix of Netflix and Hulu shows.

Angelo Palacpac
Administrative Support
Angelo is an Admin who supports the HR team by handling administrative tasks, maintaining employee records, and managing documentation to help keep HR processes organized and running smoothly. Detail-oriented and reliable, he helps ensure daily operations stay efficient. He enjoys starting his day with a strong cup of coffee, which keeps him energized and focused throughout the day.

Tiffany Sawai
Controller
Tiffany brings over 20 years of accounting and financial leadership experience across industries including hospitality, real estate, education, and distribution. She most recently served as Controller at MacNaughton, where she oversaw finance and accounting for the Hospitality Division and produced financial statements for hotel properties and their parent entities.
Earlier in her career, she held senior finance roles with Republic National Distributing Company, Damien Memorial School, and Honsador Holding LLC, and spent 10 years in public accounting at KPMG LLP. Tiffany is a Certified Public Accountant (Hawaii, not in public practice) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Southern California.
She enjoys spending time with friends and family, relaxing with her two cats, and trying new super-spicy foods.
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