Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who can balance compliance, organization, and responsive service in a fast-paced environment. The role will handle payroll records, employee updates, reporting, and related inquiries while working closely with both clients and internal partners. This is a HYBRID role with free parking. If you are interested, please contact Melissa at 808.452.0254 for a confidential conversation.

Responsibilities:

• Administer bi-weekly payroll cycles with a strong focus on precision and meeting all scheduled deadlines.
• Audit time entries, earnings changes, benefit deductions, and other payroll inputs before final processing.
• Record and upload employee work hours while keeping payroll files and supporting documentation current and accurate.
• Compute regular pay, overtime, taxes, garnishments, and other required withholdings in accordance with payroll rules.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by preparing off-cycle payments, adjustments, corrections, and other manual transactions when needed.
• Update employee profiles for new hires, status changes, and compensation-related changes within the payroll system.
• Answer employee and client questions related to payroll, attendance, and timekeeping in a clear and timely manner.
• Monitor vacation, sick leave, and other paid leave balances, and assist with leave-related payroll administration.
• Produce payroll reports, support year-end wage statement distribution, and maintain organized employee and client records.
• Coordinate deductions for benefits and retirement plans while ensuring compliance with court-ordered and statutory withholdings.
• Prior experience processing payroll in a detail-focused business environment.
• Strong accuracy skills with the ability to handle detailed payroll data and confidential information responsibly.
• Solid organizational and time-management abilities, including the capacity to manage multiple payroll deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach to employee and client support.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws, overtime calculations, tax deductions, and leave-related payroll requirements.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and complete payroll corrections with sound judgment and attention to detail.