PAYROLL CLERK

Knife River Corporation; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with Company match

Profit sharing

11 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Safety Incentives

Years of Service Recognition

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Kailua, Hawaii, is looking for a Payroll Specialist who will handle payroll processing, manage discrepancies, and ensure compliance with labor regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong payroll background with 2+ years of experience and is proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

The position offers various benefits including a 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and flexible spending accounts. Join us and work in a safe and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in accounting or a business-related field.
• Experience in payroll processing position preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations.

Skills

Strong payroll background

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

UKG

Job description

Qualifications

• Strong payroll background with 2+ years’ experience in accounting or another business‑related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office software.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organized and accurate.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business or another related field.
• 2‑4 years’ experience in a payroll processing position.
• 1 year experience in human resources.

Responsibilities

• Promote Company Purpose, Mission, and Vision statements while living Company Values.
• Answer team member questions related to payroll or other employment policies; troubleshoot errors/issues and respond in a timely manner.
• Complete weekly payroll processing steps in a timely, efficient and accurate manner and work with supervisors on discrepancies in data.
• Prepare, process, and submit certified payroll reports and employee documentation in full compliance with prevailing wage and labor regulations when required.
• Pre‑audit data and verify authenticity of output in daily payroll and file maintenance.
• Resolve problems concerning payroll and ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Responsible for working with PRSS to assure accurate information/data in the payroll module.
• Responsible for balancing payroll runs.
• Reviews wages and corrects errors to ensure accuracy.
• Records changes affecting new wages for each employee.
• Complete timecard data entry or import from external sources.
• When and where applicable, submit Davis‑Bacon trust transfer amount weekly, coordinate monthly Davis Bacon deposit, verify certified payroll reporting and sub‑contractors reports and report non‑scale jobs information for federal or state reporting.
• In coordination with Payroll Shared Services, prepare manual payroll drafts as required for errors or terminations.
• Verify accuracy of re‑employment earnings and hours.
• Work with Payroll Shared Services, verify child support and wage garnishments.
• Interact and communicate with HR, Accounting and Supervisors on a continual basis.
• Accurately perform data entry into UKG, Workforce Central and/or other Information Systems as required.
• Maintain records regarding leave, company sponsored, State, and/or Federal, utilized by team members.
• Prepare and maintain team member files.
• Prepare new employee orientation materials and assist with onboarding.
• Assist human resources and/or administrative team with various tasks and special projects.
• Always work safe and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite products and proficient math skills.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and critical thinking skills when dealing with employees and the public.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company match
• Profit sharing
• 11 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition
• Vacation and sick pay

West Hawaii Concrete is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

We are a drug free work environment requiring pre‑employment drug testing, background check, and functional capacity evaluation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.