Payroll Assistant (Full-Time, 40 Hours

The Queen’s Health Systems; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queen’s Health Systems in Honolulu, HI invites an experienced Payroll Assistant to join our team. This full-time, 40-hour day-shift role supports payroll processing, inquiries, and accuracy across benefits and timekeeping systems.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in business or two years’ accounting experience, strong communication, analytical and time-management skills, and familiarity with MS Word/Excel; PeopleSoft and KRONOS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business or related field, or two years accounting experience with bookkeeping courses.
• Two years payroll or HR experience with knowledge of FLSA, COBRA, ERISA and basic labor laws.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills; detail-oriented.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel; PeopleSoft and Kronos preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the execution of all payroll functions. Investigates and interprets payroll inquiries.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree in business or related field

Two years accounting experience with bookkeeping courses

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PeopleSoft

KRONOS

Job description

Payroll Assistant (Full-Time, 40 Hours, Day Shift)

2026-10-01 The Queen’s Health Systems Honolulu,HI

Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the execution of all payroll functions. Investigates and interprets payroll inquiries.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, sitting, walking, walking on uneven ground, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object, frequent gripping of an object.
• Frequent: stooping/bending, lifting and pushing/pulling weight of 15 pounds up to 50 pounds; carrying weight up to 15 pounds; reaching above, at and below shoulder level.
• Occasional: climbing stairs, squatting, twisting body.
• Operates computer, calculator, typewriter, telephone, facsimile, copier, and other business office equipment.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work environment is fast-paced with frequent interruptions, and may be stressful due to payroll deadlines.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Associates degree in business or related field; or two (2) years work experience in accounting with courses completed in bookkeeping/accounting may substitute for educational requirement.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• In addition to educational requirement, two (2) years payroll experience and/or human resources experience working with collective bargaining agreements related to compensation and time and attendance systems, along with knowledge of FLSA, COBRA, ERISA and basic labor laws. An Associates or Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, human resources or a related field may substitute for one (1) year work experience.
• Experience to demonstrate:
  • Strong oral and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
  • Strong focus on accuracy with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in use of computer applications including MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and KRONOS preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet