Foodland · 11 hours ago
Director of Payroll
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
10+ years expFoodland is seeking a Director of Payroll to provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s payroll function. This role involves overseeing payroll governance, ensuring accurate payroll processing, and collaborating with various departments to support compliance and data integrity.
GroceryRetail
Hiring Manager
RoseLee Aguigui
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, union agreements, and company policies
Establish, document, and maintain payroll processes, procedures, workflows, and internal controls supporting routine payroll processing, off-cycle payrolls, tax reporting, audits, and internal financial requirements
Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, including payroll calculations, tax filings, reconciliations, reporting, and issue resolution across multiple entities and pay structures
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for payroll systems, policies, compliance interpretation, and best practices
Lead payroll system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements, ensuring data integrity, audit readiness, and effective end-user training
Collaborate cross-functionally with Human Resources, HRIS, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Operations, and external vendors to support payroll-related reporting, reconciliations, audits, and process improvements
Monitor existing and emerging payroll-related legislation and regulatory changes; assess organizational impact and advise senior leadership on compliance strategies and change management
Ensure the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of payroll data, records, and reporting in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
Support and lead internal and external payroll-related audits, including tax, financial, and union audits, and implement corrective actions as needed
Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency, scalability, and service delivery through process optimization, automation, and standardization
Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
Minimum of 10 years of progressive, high-volume payroll processing experience in a multi-entity or multi-location environment
Minimum of 5 years of management or supervisory experience leading payroll teams
Strong understanding of payroll compliance, wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll and employee data with discretion
Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently under tight deadlines
Collaborative leadership style with a strong teamwork orientation
Preferred
Experience working in a unionized environment is highly preferred
Prior experience with enterprise payroll platforms such as UKG or similar systems preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Access
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Company
Foodland
Foodland is a grocery retailer in Honolulu, Hawaii.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Keoni Chang
Vice President and Chief Food Officer
Recent News
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2025-10-03
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