Payroll Specialist I — Accurate, Timely Payroll Processing

County-of-Kauai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Kaua'i is seeking a Payroll Specialist to coordinate and perform professional payroll processing activities for the County’s semi-monthly payroll. The role serves as a resource for the payroll system and ensures accurate deductions, reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, plus at least one year of specialized payroll experience, including pre-audit and analysis.

Qualifications

• Professional payroll processing experience.
• Familiarity with payroll pre-audit and analysis.
• Ability to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll including timesheets, deductions, and benefits.
• Audit and reconcile payroll data and adjustments.
• Maintain payroll documentation and reports for audits.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Stay updated on payroll laws and internal procedures.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field

Job description

County of Kaua'i is seeking a Payroll Specialist to coordinate and perform professional payroll processing activities for the County’s semi-monthly payroll. The role serves as a resource for the payroll system and ensures accurate deductions, reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, plus at least one year of specialized payroll experience, including pre-audit and analysis.