Job Opening: Payroll & HR Clerk

Position: Full-time, Payroll & HR Clerk
Location: Honolulu, HI
Industry: Maritime
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Pay: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour (depends on experience)
Candidates must be in-state to apply and be considered.

Benefits:

• Onsite Parking
• Pay Cards, Direct Deposit & Weekly Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription (Note: Requires 20+ hours per week to qualify).
• Free Online Skill Classes, EAP, Discounts & many more  

The Payroll & HR Clerk will be responsible for processing all aspects of weekly payroll for employees and provides administrative and clerical support to the Human Resources department. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, has excellent interpersonal skills, and is able to work in a face-paced environment.

Job Duties:

• Process and audit manual timecards and payroll data to ensure compliance with company policies, union contracts, and federal/state regulations.
• Maintain payroll records, verify calculations (e.g., taxes, deductions, retroactive pay), and prepare special payments as needed.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, respond to employee inquiries, and communicate effectively with departments regarding payroll matters.
• Prepare union reports, stop payments, direct deposit reversals, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain payroll databases and ensure accuracy of employee status changes, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and accruals.
• Support HR team with administrative tasks and uphold safety, confidentiality, and professionalism in all responsibilities.

Job Requirements:  

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ability to learn new software applications.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism with experience handling sensitive payroll and employee information.
• Understanding of payroll processes and systems, preferably in a union environment; experience with SAGE 300 or other payroll software is a plus.
• Knowledge of state and federal payroll regulations and prior experience in payroll processing, data entry, and clerical functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer