Payroll Specialist II: Precision in Compliance & Processing

County-of-Kauai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Kauaʻi is seeking a Payroll Specialist II to independently coordinate and perform professional payroll processing, including generation, reconciliation, and recording of the County’s semi-monthly payroll. This role serves as a payroll system resource and ensures compliance with payroll laws and reporting requirements.

The position manages complex tasks such as verifying timesheets, calculating and processing payroll, auditing adjustments, and preparing detailed payroll reports.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree and two years of specialized payroll experience.
• Professional work experience in payroll processing and payroll pre-auditing and analysis.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform semi-monthly payroll processing and reporting.
• Audit timesheets, verify deductions, and ensure accurate payroll calculations.
• Reconcile payroll data and prepare payroll-related reports for management.
• Assist in payroll system improvements, procedures, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll pre-audit

Data analysis

Education

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

Job description

County of Kauaʻi is seeking a Payroll Specialist II to independently coordinate and perform professional payroll processing, including generation, reconciliation, and recording of the County’s semi-monthly payroll. This role serves as a payroll system resource and ensures compliance with payroll laws and reporting requirements.

The position manages complex tasks such as verifying timesheets, calculating and processing payroll, auditing adjustments, and preparing detailed payroll reports.