Global Payroll Clerk
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
In this role, you will contribute directly to the accuracy, compliance, and scalability of global payroll operations. As part of a high-performing payroll team, you will support the execution of domestic and international payroll processes while ensuring data integrity and adherence to regulatory requirements.
You will play a key role in maintaining payroll accuracy, supporting global tax compliance, and partnering across functions to deliver a seamless employee experience. This position offers exposure to complex payroll environments and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements as Axon continues to scale globally.
You will also gain valuable experience working alongside accounting and payroll professionals, expanding your technical expertise and understanding of global payroll operations.
Your Day-to-Day
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Support the preparation and processing of global payrolls, including regular and off-cycle runs
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Ensure payroll data accuracy through validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution
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Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to meet quarter-end and year-end reporting and compliance requirements
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Assist in preparing payroll and benefits-related journal entries in alignment with accounting standards
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Respond to internal and external audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate documentation
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Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, and Finance to manage leave of absence tracking and payroll-related benefit impacts
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Partner with HR Business Partners to process employee changes and ensure compliance with local tax and labor regulations
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Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing timely and professional support
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Assist with payroll administration related to expatriate and international assignments
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Contribute to payroll projects, including process improvements, system enhancements, and documentation updates
What You Bring
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Experience in payroll processing or a related function
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Experience supporting payroll; exposure to international payroll is preferred
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and validate payroll data
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Foundational accounting knowledge or experience supporting payroll accounting processes
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Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
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High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Workday or similar HRIS/payroll systems
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Exposure to global payroll providers and multi-country payroll environments
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Understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
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Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive efficiency
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Strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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