Job Posting End Date:

May 13, 2026

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Payroll Technician

Salary Range:

N/A4,563.00 USD Monthly

Location:

Department of Human Resources

Civil Service or Non Civil Service:

Civil Service

Job Summary:

Assists in the development and execution of assignments encompassing professional payroll activities, including generation, reconciliation and recording of the County's semi-monthly payroll; advises on payroll laws and regulations, policies and procedures; and performs other related duties.

Examples of Duties:

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position).

• Assists Payroll Specialists in processing the County's payroll from receipt of timesheets through processing and printing of payroll checks and reports;
• Performs analytical review and verifies the accuracy of employee data and/or payroll claims to ensure completeness of documentation received from the various departments;
• Develops and maintains database and payroll information systems operating and statistical reports, analyzes and verifies the accuracy and completeness of reports;
• Ensures timely submission of reports and payments to various agencies and/or financial institutions (i.e., Retirement, medical, Federal, and State taxes withheld, flexible spending, bank deposits, etc.).
• Reviews payroll policies and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement;
• Drafts procedures and guidelines as assigned;
• Reviews, researches discrepancies, and processes payroll in compliance with State and Federal laws and collective bargaining provisions;
• Advises departmental payroll or fiscal officers on payroll, voucher or contract issues and provides options for problem resolution;
• Maintains variety of programs on a personal computer;
• Performs complex office automation duties requiring different approaches and methods from one assignment and/or program to another;
• May provide user training as necessary to employees on payroll applications;
• Determines best solution and makes recommendation to supervisor on corrective measures;
• Executes office automation functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents or files, using electronic mail and information systems;
• Prepares statistical and operational reports;
• May supervise subordinates as assigned; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and

• four (4) years of specialized work experience.

Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:

Responsible technical and sub-professional work experience in payroll that included the processing of payroll involving the review, interpretation and application of payroll laws and regulations, policies and procedures, and pertinent provisions of the collective bargaining agreements in the performance of these duties.

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Work Shift/ Schedule:

Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378.

Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination