New county HR director appointed

KAILUA-KONA — The Hawaii County Merit Appeals Board on Wednesday appointed William V. Brilhante Jr. as the county’s new director of Human Resources.

The appointment made after the board’s meeting in Hilo is effective March 1.

Brilhante has served as the acting director of Human Resources since Oct. 1 following the resignation of former HR Director Sharon Toriano in the wake of a critical audit. He served as the department’s deputy director from Nov. 16 until he was named acting director.

Prior to joining Human Resources, he was a deputy corporation counsel with the county.