Senior Payroll Administrator

Daxko•Remote - US,

3d•Remote

About The Position

As Daxko's Senior Payroll Administrator, you'll own U.S. payroll from end to end, making sure every teammate gets paid accurately and on time, every time. You'll report to the SVP of People and work closely with People Operations, Finance, and Business Systems to keep payroll running smoothly as Daxko grows. This role suits someone who takes real pride in precision and wants to build a payroll function that people trust.

Requirements

5+ years of payroll experience, including end-to-end U.S. payroll processing
Hands-on experience with UKG Pro
Strong understanding of U.S. payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance
Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with UKG People Analytics
Experience supporting global payroll or Employer of Record (EOR) environments
UKG Payroll or Administration certification
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification
Familiarity with ACA reporting tools and JIRA

Responsibilities

Own the full U.S. payroll cycle, managing accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across every federal, state, and local requirement
Lead payroll operations in UKG, including system configuration, audits, and ongoing optimization
Manage multi-state payroll tax compliance, including unemployment and income tax filings
Run year-end payroll close, covering reconciliations, reporting, and compliance deliverables
Turn payroll data into clear insights, building dashboards and reports that help leaders make better decisions
Guide payroll integration during acquisitions, keeping systems aligned and transitions smooth
Serve as the go-to resource for payroll questions, giving employees and internal partners clear, fast answers