Payroll Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to support a healthcare organization in Honolulu, Hawaii through a Contract assignment. This role is suited for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can step into a fast-moving environment, learn union pay rules quickly, and deliver precise payroll for a workforce of approximately 200 employees. The position will focus on accurate end-to-end payroll administration across two operating sites. Preference will be given to applicants currently residing in Hawaii due to the nature of the job requirements. To apply for this role, please call us at 808-531-8056.

Responsibilities:

• Complete full-cycle payroll processing with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and policy compliance.

• Apply the terms of two separate union labor agreements to wages, differentials, overtime, and other payroll calculations.

• Participate in initial knowledge transfer with current payroll personnel to learn existing workflows, payroll systems, and contract-specific pay practices.

• Independently run payroll after training, reviewing employee data and pay inputs to ensure correct results before finalization.

• Support payroll operations for two facilities with different scheduling models, including continuous operations that create added pay and compliance considerations.

• Verify timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and exception items while resolving payroll discrepancies in a prompt and thorough manner.

• Coordinate with managers and internal stakeholders to gather payroll information on schedule and help maintain on-time processing deadlines.

• Use payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll activities, records, and reporting as needed.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience administering full-cycle payroll in unionized or otherwise complex payroll environments.

• Proven ability to manage payroll for employee populations in the 101 to 500 range.

• Hands-on knowledge of union payroll rules, overtime calculations, and contract-based pay requirements.

• Experience working with ADP Workforce Now.

• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, auditing practices, and issue resolution in deadline-driven settings.

• Ability to learn established payroll procedures quickly and work independently after a short transition period.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills when handling high-volume or time-sensitive payroll tasks.

Compensation

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