Payroll Administrator Job in Honolulu, HI

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.

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.