HR Payroll Generalist
About The Position
Detail-oriented and great with numbers? Join Kamaʻāina Kids as an HR Payroll Generalist and help keep our HR and payroll systems running smoothly for employees across Hawaiʻi. Kamaʻāina Kids—Hawaiʻi’s largest locally owned and operated childcare provider—is looking for a detail-oriented HR Payroll Generalist to join our Corporate HR team in Kailua. In this role, you’ll help keep our HR and payroll operations running smoothly for employees across more than 90 locations statewide. If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and helping people navigate payroll and HR processes, this could be a great fit. You’ll partner closely with our VP of Human Resources to support payroll-related functions, benefits deductions, timekeeping systems, and new hire onboarding. While we utilize a professional payroll provider for full payroll processing, this role plays a key part in ensuring accurate time entry, PTO calculations, benefits deductions, and HR system integrity. If you enjoy structure, accuracy, and working with people across diverse personalities — we’d love to meet you. The HR Payroll Generalist supports payroll preparation, time & attendance systems, benefits-related deductions, and onboarding documentation. This operational HR role requires strong attention to detail and experience managing payroll adjustments, benefits entries, and employee records while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment regulations. Behind every accurate PTO entry and benefit deduction is employee trust. Behind every compliant onboarding file is organizational protection. This role helps ensure that the employees serving our communities have the support they need to do their best work every day. If you’re ready to bring accuracy, organization, and people-focused professionalism to a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Previous experience supporting payroll, HR operations, or benefits administration
- Working knowledge of payroll deductions and timekeeping systems
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaiʻi (or have plans to relocate).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PRISM, ProService, or similar payroll/PEO systems strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with semi-monthly payroll preparation
- Enter and manage paid time off hours, tuition reimbursements, and payroll adjustments
- Maintain and monitor time & attendance system accuracy
- Review payroll deductions and benefit-related entries
- Help resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions
- Process new hire paperwork including I-9 verification and system setup
- Enter new employees into PRISM / ProService systems
- Maintain accurate employee files and HR documentation
- Support background checks and onboarding requirements
- Assist with benefits-related documentation and employee inquiries
- Ensure HR records comply with state and federal requirements
- Maintain organized employee files and documentation
- Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR projects
- Provide professional and responsive service to employees and managers
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Employee Birthday Holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year)
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Childcare Discount (up to 75%)
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
