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Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Manage the payroll activities of the payroll shared service operation for all three operations under the parent company. Ensure timely and accurate payments and payroll tax withholding for all types of employee compensation, including special processing of vested and non-vested imputed income plans, special award programs, relocation programs, TDI, and Workers' comp payments. Ensure that all payroll processes and procedures comply with internal controls, SOX controls, and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

+ Coordinate timely and accurate updating of employee payroll information between the HR/Benefits system and SAP Payroll.

+ Manage the setup of all earnings and deduction codes and the taxability of the codes in SAP payroll.

+ Ensure compliance with federal and state withholding tax laws, workers' comp laws, temporary disability insurance laws, and federal and state unemployment laws.

Essential Skills

+ 3+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably within a large company.

+ Experience processing payroll for at least 1000 employees.

+ Working knowledge of SAP related to payroll processing.

+ Thorough understanding of federal and state withholding tax laws, workers' comp laws, and temporary disability insurance laws.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Thorough understanding of accounting principles.

+ Data entry and reconciliation experience.

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work schedule following training, with in-office days on Wednesday and Thursday once fully acclimated. The work environment includes the use of SAP Payroll and other HR/Benefits systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.