Payroll Specialist — Multi-State & Data-Driven Operations

Murphy Usa; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy USA is seeking a payroll professional with strong attention to detail and a drive for process improvement. The role handles semi-monthly and bi-weekly multi-state payrolls for 15,000+ employees, coordinates with UKGPro partners, and processes bonuses and SERP, while serving as a contact for payroll-related inquiries.

The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, strong communication, and teamwork, with advanced Excel and MS Office skills to create ad hoc reports and maintain data

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience related to payroll, benefits, and human resources.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to identify inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and misalignments.
• Professionalism – Maintain integrity, confidentiality, and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly and bi-weekly multi-state payrolls for 15,000+ employees.
• Assist with preparation and processing of supplemental payrolls (e.g., Bonus, SERP).
• Serve as escalation point for payroll-related calls and emails; liaise with outsourced payroll center.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

HR knowledge

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Process orientation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Excel

MS Office

Tools

UKGPro BI

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Murphy USA is seeking a payroll professional with strong attention to detail and a drive for process improvement. The role handles semi-monthly and bi-weekly multi-state payrolls for 15,000+ employees, coordinates with UKGPro partners, and processes bonuses and SERP, while serving as a contact for payroll-related inquiries.

The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, strong communication, and teamwork, with advanced Excel and MS Office skills to create ad hoc reports and maintain data