Total Rewards Administrator

Polynesian Cultural Center; Hawaii; On-site; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii, is seeking a Total Rewards Administrator to coordinate PCC's compensation, payroll, and benefits programs. You will combine hands-on administration with analysis to ensure accurate pay, consistent decisions, and clear communication of benefits.

Candidates should have a degree in HR or related field, 3+ years in compensation/payroll/benefits, and experience with HRIS like UKG. On-site interviews are required; EEO applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in compensation, payroll, benefits, total rewards, or a closely related HR function.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with UKG or a comparable HRIS/payroll system is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, CCP, SHRM-CP, or PHR are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintain job descriptions and support job evaluation, market pricing, salary structures, internal-equity reviews, and compensation recommendations.
• Coordinate compensation processes, including merit increases, pay adjustments, and other employee rewards.
• Perform and coordinate payroll processing, reconciliations, timekeeping corrections, garnishments, variable payments, and required reporting.
• Review personnel actions affecting positions, compensation, employment status, benefits, or payroll for accuracy and appropriate documentation. Coordinate benefits administration and employee communication with DMBA and other service partners.
• Analyze employee, market, utilization, and cost information to recommend total rewards programs that employees value.
• Support audits, reporting, policies, system improvements, and the secure management of sensitive employee information.
• Coordinate the work of part-time support staff and collaborate closely with HR, Finance, organizational leaders, and external partners.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Payroll administration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, accounting, or related field

CPP/CCP/SHRM-CP/PHR certification

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

Why Work at the Polynesian Cultural Center?

The PCC is a unique, mission-driven nonprofit organization where our employees are at the heart of our mission to share the cultures, spirit and diversity of Polynesia in a unique and uplifting way. Joining PCC means becoming part of an 'ohana where purpose, people, and culture come together. This position offers an opportunity to strengthen the programs that attract, reward, and retain the people who make that mission possible.

Position Summary

The Total Rewards Administrator coordinates PCC's compensation, payroll, and benefits activities. This role combines hands-on administration with analysis and process improvement to help ensure employees are paid accurately, compensation decisions are consistent and well-supported, and benefit programs are communicated and administered effectively.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain job descriptions and support job evaluation, market pricing, salary structures, internal-equity reviews, and compensation recommendations.
• Coordinate compensation processes, including merit increases, pay adjustments, and other employee rewards.
• Perform and coordinate payroll processing, reconciliations, timekeeping corrections, garnishments, variable payments, and required reporting.
• Review personnel actions affecting positions, compensation, employment status, benefits, or payroll for accuracy and appropriate documentation. Coordinate benefits administration and employee communication with DMBA and other service partners.
• Analyze employee, market, utilization, and cost information to recommend total rewards programs that employees value.
• Support audits, reporting, policies, system improvements, and the secure management of sensitive employee information.
• Coordinate the work of part-time support staff and collaborate closely with HR, Finance, organizational leaders, and external partners.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical ability with exceptional accuracy, discretion, and follow-through. They should be comfortable working with compensation data, payroll deadlines, HR systems, and confidential employee information while clearly explaining complex pay and benefit matters to employees and leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in compensation, payroll, benefits, total rewards, or a closely related HR function.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UKG or a comparable HRIS/payroll system
• Professional certification such as CPP, CCP, SHRM-CP, or PHR
• Substantial hands-on experience with compensation analysis and payroll administration.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Adhere to the PCC’s Code of Religious Conduct.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Salary and Potential Manager-Level Consideration

The anticipated salary range for the Total Rewards Administrator is $75,000 to $88,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Highly qualified candidates may also be considered for appointment at the Total Rewards Manager level, with an anticipated salary range of $97,100 to $116,200. Manager-level consideration requires at least five years of progressively responsible related experience, including at least two years managing a team or functional area, along with demonstrated ability to lead total rewards programs, make independent operational decisions, and provide strategic compensation and payroll direction.

All applicants must be available for an on-site interview at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, HI. The PCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.