Payroll Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume payroll operation in Honolulu, Hawaii. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage complex payroll activities with accuracy, urgency, and strong judgment in a deadline-driven environment. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll processing, issue resolution, and payment accuracy while partnering with employees and internal teams to ensure smooth payroll operations. Preference will be given to Hawaii residents due to the onsite nature of this role. To apply, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Responsibilities:• Administer biweekly payroll for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate processing across all required pay cycles.• Audit timekeeping and attendance information to confirm completeness, policy compliance, and proper payroll input before final processing.• Investigate payroll issues, identify root causes of discrepancies, and implement accurate corrections in a timely manner.• Complete payroll updates such as adjustments, retroactive payments, reversals, and other corrective entries while maintaining clear documentation.• Calculate and process special payments, including off-cycle checks, final pay, and other nonstandard payroll transactions.• Review underpayments and overpayments, determine appropriate corrections, and coordinate resolution steps in line with payroll practices.• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and departments, providing clear guidance and follow-up on outstanding concerns.• Assist with payroll reporting, file preparation, and coordination of banking and related payroll support activities.• Manage a high volume of payroll requests and data entries while maintaining precision in a fast-paced work environment.