Total Rewards Specialist: Compensation, Payroll & Benefits

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

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.