Payroll Analyst

Zak Human Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Inc. is seeking a payroll professional to own accurate processing, data analysis, and regulatory compliance across our Hawaiian and U.S. operations. You’ll drive continuous improvements, maintain secure handling of payroll data, and partner with HR and IT to streamline workflows.

As a backbone of our payroll function, you will ensure timely payments, adhere to all applicable laws, and provide clear, actionable reports to leadership. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, high-trust environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of certified payroll experience (construction industry a strong advantage).
• Deep understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and professional with sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Execute timely, accurate payroll processing across all employees.
• Track hours, deductions, adjustments, and changes with zero margin for error.
• Analyze payroll data for trends, discrepancies, and optimization opportunities.
• Build reports that actually help leadership make decisions.
• Ensure payroll aligns with federal, Hawai‘i state, and local labor laws.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes.
• Maintain and improve payroll systems (UKG, NetSuite, etc.).
• Partner with HR + IT to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Manage certified payroll reporting for projects.
• Conduct audits, reconcile accounts, and resolve issues before they elevate.
• Handle employee payroll questions with clarity and urgency.
• Protect confidentiality like it’s non‑negotiable.
• Identify breakdowns and fix them.
• Recommend smarter, faster, more accurate ways to operate.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Payroll compliance knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

2+ years of certified payroll experience

Tools

UKG

NetSuite

Job description

The Opportunity

Let’s be real — payroll isn’t just numbers. It’s trust. It’s precision. It’s making sure every single person in the field and behind the scenes gets paid right, on time, every time.

At Alpha Inc., we’re not looking for someone who “runs payroll.”

We’re looking for someone whoowns it.

Someone who sees patterns others miss.

Someone who can spot a discrepancy before it becomes a problem.

Someone who can handle complexity, confidentiality, and chaos — without flinching.

If you take pride in getting it right down to the last cent — and you’re wired to improve systems, not just maintain them — keep reading.

About Alpha Inc.

We’re not a typical construction company.

We’re a Hawai’i‑grown force building infrastructure that actually matters — across civil, concrete, energy, drilling, and beyond. And we do it with intention.

Our culture isn’t corporate fluff, it’s how we operate every day:

• Lead with Heart– Respect isn’t optional. People come first.
• Strength in Unity– No silos. No egos. One team.
• Alpha Mentality– We take ownership, push limits, and execute.

You won’t just process payroll here, you’ll be part of a company scaling fast and doing meaningful work across the islands.

What You’ll Own

This role is about accuracy, accountability, and elevation.

Run Payroll Like a Pro

• Executetimely, accurate payroll processingacross all employees
• Track hours, deductions, adjustments, and changes with zero margin for error

Turn Data Into Insight

• Analyze payroll data for trends, discrepancies, and optimization opportunities
• Build reports that actually help leadership make decisions (not just check boxes)

Be the Compliance Backbone

• Ensure payroll aligns withfederal, Hawai’i state, and local labor laws
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes — not behind them

Build Better Systems

• Maintain and improve payroll systems (UKG, NetSuite, etc.)
• Partner with HR + IT to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies

Own Certified Payroll + Audits

• Manage certified payroll reporting for projects
• Conduct audits, reconcile accounts, and resolve issues before they elevate

Be the Go-To

• Handle employee payroll questions with clarity, urgency, and professionalism
• Protect confidentiality like it’s non‑negotiable (because it is)

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Identify breakdowns ? fix them
• Recommend smarter, faster, more accurate ways to operate

What You Bring

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (preferred)
• 2+ years of certified payroll experience (construction industry = strong advantage)

Technical Strength

• Deep understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance
• Advanced Excel skills (you don’t just use spreadsheets — you command them)

Mindset

• Detail‑obsessed (the good kind)
• Highly organized in fast‑paced environments
• Discreet, trustworthy, and professional with sensitive data
• Problem‑solver who doesn’t wait to be told

Cultural Fit (Non‑Negotiable)

• YouLead with Heart— even when it’s busy
• You believe inStrength in Unity— no lone wolves
• You bring anAlpha Mentality— ownership, grit, and pride in your work