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Encouraging an active, Hawaii lifestyle by supporting our employees’ interests, efforts, community service and activities, The Hawaii Group ("HiGroup") is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Hawaii for fourteen (14) years in a row!  HiGroup prides itself on putting FAMILY first in every aspect of our company.  Its company culture is second to none.

We encourage career development by mentoring and promoting from within, regular performance evaluations and reimbursements for continuing education or other professional certifications. In addition, full time employees also receive the following:

We are seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Specialist to process payroll for our accounting and HR clients and to provide administrative support to our HR team.  This position will initially report to the HR Manager.  The HR & Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for processing the payroll for all HiAccounting and DemandHR clients.   The HR & Payroll Specialist will be privy to confidential company information which shall require the ability to be discrete and keep all company information confidential. The ideal candidate understands the importance of communication, teamwork, adding value to the company culture, client perception and hospitality and is self-driven, passionate and client service focused.

To perform the job successfully, candidate should demonstrate the following competencies: 

Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures 

Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics 

Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others 

Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things 

Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings 

Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information 

Change Management: Communicates changes effectively 

Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals 

Cost Consciousness: Conserves organizational resources 

Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment 

Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values 

Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Respects diversity 

Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions 

Motivation: Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals 

Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks 

Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments 

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality 

Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events 

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time 

Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals 

Initiative: Takes independent actions and calculated risks 

The ideal HR & Payroll Specialist candidate will have a strong working knowledge of HR and Payroll functions.  The candidate shall be familiar with accounting and financial operations in a fast-paced, for-profit environment.   This person will meet most or all of the following requirements:

Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in payroll processing and administration.  Previous experience in HR is a plus.  Knowledge of Payroll, Payroll tax laws, general HR and general accounting, or any combination of education and experience which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to meet the minimum qualifications to perform the essential functions of this position. Education: Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, business administration or Human Resources (preferred, but not required).  Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.HR & Payroll Knowledge: Proven payroll experience is a must. Other bookkeeping and/or accounting experience is preferred.   Accounting Software:  Proficient with HR and payroll software.  Prior knowledge of Darwin, Sage Intacct, QBO, Bill.com, Expensify, APS, ADP, Ceridian, Paychex, and other payroll software is preferred.Computer Skills: Proficient knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 

Other Requirements: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, self-motivated, has ability to multitask and prioritize. Efficient communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, clients and vendors.  Perform other duties as required.PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

The Hawaii Group is the parent company of various service businesses based in Hawaii, which consist of:  HiAccounting is a locally staffed outsourced accounting and tax firm serving small to medium sized businesses. Our team of accounting and tax professionals work together on multiple clients in various industries. DemandHR is a professional human resource organization that operates under the PEO and ASO models.  HiHealthCare provides nursing staff of all levels to homes and facilities statewide.  HiHomeCare, HiNursing and Cradles N' Crayons are all subsidiaries of HiHealthCare.  HiAccounting, DemandHR and HiHealthCare are divisions of The Hawaii Group, Hawaii’s leading business process outsourcing firm. We strongly believe in working personally and directly with our clients, connecting through HiGroup’s core principles of family, integrity, transparency, and dedicated client service.