Methodist Payroll Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $4,725.00 Monthly
Location : Maui County (various), HI
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: HC R-13012
Department: Department of Finance
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Description
Coordinates, leads, and performs professional payroll processing activities, including generation, reconciliation and recording of the County's semi-monthly payroll; serves as a resource for the County's payroll system; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility to perform under technical supervision of a professional fiscal officer within the Central Payroll section to ensure timely and accurate payment of the County's payroll obligations. Work assignments range from simple to moderately complex and are generally characterized by clear and specific objectives to be reached by the application of basic methods and techniques of payroll administration and applicable standards, guides, and regulations relative to such areas as payroll law, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), garnishments, levies, and collective bargaining provisions. Primary work processes and tasks follow well-established procedures, and determinations are made by the direct application of specific standards, guides, etc. Work performed and recommendations made are subject to review by higher level payroll specialists.
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.

• Participates in preparing and processing a variety of legal forms, documents and related materials following established procedures;
• Assists higher level payroll specialists in processing the County's payroll from receipt of timesheets through the processing and printing of payroll checks and reports;
• Reviews payroll claims for payments to ensure accuracy, completeness and legality of all earnings and deductions;
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of the adjustments and documentations;
• Inquires and processes payroll actions from data through database and information systems;
• Researches and gathers information, participating in the preparation of detailed procedures, methods, and milestones for payroll projects, such as FLSA, time and attendance, etc.;
• Ensures accurate tracking of exceptional pay situations and follows-up as needed to resolve discrepancies;
• Files reports and payments to appropriate agencies or financial institutions for retirement, medical, Federal, and State taxes withheld, flexible spending, bank deposits, etc.;
• Reviews and reconciles employee pay data due to payroll corrections or retroactive adjustments;
• Assists with development, recommendation, and implementation of payroll processing procedures for the County ensuring required actions are made within deadlines;
• Performs complex office automation duties requiring different approaches and methods from one assignment and/or program to another;
• May provide training as necessary to employees on payroll applications;
• Keeps abreast of changes in State and Federal laws and collective bargaining provisions that affect payroll processing;
• Recommends changes in procedures as needed;
• 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;
• Attends and participates in meetings involving payroll processing and related matters;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field; and six (6) months of payroll accounting work experience.
License Requirement: None
Knowledge of: General accounting and payroll practices, preferably in a government setting; practical working knowledge of management information systems; procedures for preparing and processing payroll; applicable Federal and State laws, ordinances, fiscal policies, regulations, and collective bargaining provisions; recordkeeping and report writing, office practices and procedures.
Ability to: Understand and interpret regulations, resolutions, contracts and ordinances; understand and reconcile payroll records; maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information of employees; make and verify arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy; use spreadsheets and other automated tools to conduct payroll data analyses; identify document errors and effect necessary corrections; work under the pressure of recurrent deadlines with frequent interruptions; work in collaboration with other departments/agencies and individuals; follow oral and written instructions; balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email:
01
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field? Note: You must attach a copy of your degree stating field of study or a copy of an official college transcript.

• Yes
• No

02
Did you attach a copy of your college degree stating the field of study or a copy of your official college transcript?Note: To receive credit, you must attach a copy your college degree stating the field of study, or a copy of your official college transcript. (See resume is not accepted.)

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have at least six (6) months of payroll accounting work experience? Note: Please ensure your related work experience is listed on your application. "See Resume" is not acceptable.

• Yes
• No

04
If yes, please indicate at which employer(s) did you gain this experience. (See "resume" is not acceptable.)
Required Question