HR Payroll Generalist

Kailua, Hawai‘i

Love numbers, organization, and keeping HR systems running flawlessly? Our corporate team in Kailua is seeking an HR Payroll Generalist. Bring your accuracy and HR expertise to Kamaʻāina Kids and support our statewide workforce.

HR Payroll Generalist

📍 Corporate Office – Kailua, HI
🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Flexible 8-5 Schedule
💰 $52,000–$55,000 DOE

Ready to support the people who support Hawaiʻi’s keiki?

Kamaʻāina Kids— Hawaiʻi’s largest locally owned and operated childcare provider — is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced HR Payroll Generalist to join our Corporate HR team in Kailua.

This role partners closely with our VP of Human Resources to support payroll-related functions, benefits administration, timekeeping systems, and new hire onboarding compliance.

We utilize a professional payroll services provider for full payroll processing. However, this role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate time entry, PTO calculations, benefit deductions, and HR system integrity.

If you enjoy structure, accuracy, and working with people across diverse personalities - we’d love to meet you!

About Kamaʻāina Kids

We are a nonprofit organization serving children and families more than 90 locations throughout Hawaiʻi. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Hawaiʻi and the USA, we are committed to supporting our employees just as strongly as we support our keiki.

Our corporate team exists to serve the field — and this role is a key operational partner in that mission.

Position Summary

The HR Payroll Generalist supports payroll preparation, time & attendance management, benefits-related deductions, and onboarding documentation.

This is an operational HR role requiring hands-on experience with payroll adjustments, benefit entries, compliance documentation, and employee record management.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Timekeeping

• Assist with semi-monthly payroll processing

• Enter and manage paid time off hours, tuition reimbursements, and payroll adjustments

• Maintain and monitor time & attendance system accuracy

• Review payroll deductions and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements

• Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and communicate clearly with employees

HR & Onboarding

• Process new hire paperwork including I-9 verification and system setup

• Enter new employees into PRISM / ProService

• Maintain employee files in compliance with state and federal regulations

• Support background checks and onboarding documentation

• Assist with benefits-related documentation as needed

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure adherence to state and federal employment regulations

• Maintain organized and accurate HR files

• Support audits, reporting requirements and department initiatives as needed

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, PTO balances, and deductions

• Provide professional, responsive customer service to field staff and managers

What We’re Looking For

✔️ Prior hands-on payroll processing experience
✔️ Working knowledge of payroll deductions, compliance requirements, and timekeeping systems
✔️ HR experience beyond supervisory exposure

✔️ Experience with PRISM, ProService, or PEO systems strongly preferred
✔️ Strong attention to detail and accuracy
✔️ Comfortable handling confidential information
✔️ Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
✔️ Organized, structured, and deadline-driven

✔️ Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy across payroll, onboarding, and HR documentation
✔️ A people person who can communicate professionally with diverse personalities

Why Join Kamaʻāina Kids

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• 401(k) with 6% company match

• Paid Time Off + Many Paid Holidays

• Employee Birthday Holiday

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year)

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

• Childcare Discount (up to 75%)

• Ongoing professional development

The Impact

Behind every accurate PTO entry and benefit deduction is employee trust.

Behind every compliant onboarding file is organizational protection.

This role ensures our 700+ employees across Hawaiʻi are supported with precision, professionalism, and care.

If you’re ready to bring accuracy, structure, and people-centered professionalism to a mission-driven organization, we’d love to connect.

Apply today!

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaiʻi (or have plans to relocate).

Kama‘āina Kids is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.