Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Position: Payroll & Benefits Specialist Location: Honolulu Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 annually, depending on experience Local company seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join their Human Resources team. This role is responsible for administering payroll, employee benefits, leave programs, and HR compliance processes while providing exceptional support to employees and management. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll and benefits experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity. Responsibilities Administer and process payroll accurately and on schedule, including payroll reporting, record maintenance, compliance monitoring, issue resolution, employment verifications, and audit support. Manage employee benefits programs, including enrollments, billing reconciliation, employee communications, open enrollment activities, leave administration, and vendor coordination. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations through effective recordkeeping, policy administration, and maintenance of HR systems and documentation. Serve as a resource for employees by responding to payroll, benefits, leave, and policy-related questions while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Support HR programs and initiatives, including employee engagement, recognition efforts, policy development, process improvements, and organizational compliance activities. Assist with recruitment and onboarding activities, including job postings, interview coordination, candidate communications, orientation, and new hire support. Generate reports, analyze data, and provide recommendations related to payroll, benefits, compensation, and HR operational processes. Participate in special projects and provide general Human Resources support as needed to help achieve departmental and organizational goals. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance. Working knowledge of employment laws, wage and hour regulations, leave administration, and HR best practices. Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP experience preferred but not required). Strong attention to detail and accuracy and excellent organizational skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. MS Office proficiency; especially in MS Excel and Word. In-state applicants only as client companies expect candidates to interview for positions as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr