Job Opening: Payroll Specialist
Description
Position: Payroll Specialist (Permanent)
Location: Honolulu/Hybrid
Industry: Medical
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 annually (depending on experience)
Reputable local organization looking for a Payroll Specialist. This position is responsible for overall payroll processing in UKG and leave administration related to payroll.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll Processing:
- Process and administer the company’s payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
- Ensure the accurate and timely calculation of wages, deductions, bonuses, overtime, and commissions.
- Input payroll data into payroll software, ensuring that employee hours, leave balances, and pay rates are updated and accurate.
- Ensure proper tax withholding and deductions are applied according to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Payroll Records and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate payroll records, including documentation related to employee pay, benefits, and deductions.
- Produce and distribute payroll reports for internal departments, such as finance, HR, and management.
- Address and resolve payroll discrepancies, discrepancies between hours worked and wages paid, and any employee concerns regarding pay.
- Confidentiality and Data Integrity:
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of all payroll information, ensuring it is shared only with authorized individuals.
- Verify employee timekeeping records and correct any discrepancies before processing payroll.
- Communication and Employee Support:
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide support during audits or internal reviews of payroll processes.
- System Management and Process Improvement:
- Recommend and implement improvements to streamline payroll operations and reduce errors or inefficiencies.
- Ensure that payroll software is up to date and functioning properly.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 5+ years of payroll processing experience using UKG software
- Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax laws, and compliance regulations.
- Payroll certification (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)) is a plus but not required.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in calculations and data entry.
- Strong organizational skills to handle multiple payroll tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with employees and other departments effectively.
- Problem-solving skills to address payroll discrepancies and resolve issues quickly.
- Knowledge of employee benefits and their integration into the payroll process (health insurance, retirement plans, etc.).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.