Payroll Specialist III

Payroll Specialist III

Join Pax8 as a Payroll Specialist III in the United States, delivering high-impact, multi-country payroll excellence within a fast-growing global organization.

Shape Global Payroll with Purpose

This is an opportunity to own and elevate payroll operations across multiple countries, working with autonomy while collaborating across borders. At Pax8, you'll operate at the intersection of precision, compliance, and innovation — with the added excitement of our evolving AI journey. Here, your expertise won't just maintain processes — it will help transform them, as new technology reshapes how we work and scale.

What You'll Be Doing

Take ownership of regional payroll delivery, ensuring every detail is right — every time:

• Manage full-cycle payroll operations across multiple countries with precision and accountability
• Validate, reconcile, and prepare payroll inputs in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Review third-party payroll outputs, identifying discrepancies and driving resolution
• Maintain payroll schedules and ensure all deadlines are consistently met
• Proactively identify and escalate risks impacting payroll accuracy or timelines
• Collaborate with People Operations, Finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless delivery
• Support audits and maintain compliance with local statutory requirements
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements
• Maintain accurate documentation and share knowledge across the team

The Impact You'll Make

Your role will directly influence the accuracy, compliance, and trust placed in Pax8's global payroll operations. You'll help ensure employees are paid correctly and on time, support smooth financial processes, and drive scalable improvements that support our continued growth.

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment and enjoys solving complex challenges:

• Demonstrated experience managing payroll across multiple countries
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax, and compliance requirements
• Proven experience working with third-party payroll providers
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including data analysis and reconciliation
• Experience with modern payroll systems such as Workday or similar platforms
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to meet critical deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple payroll cycles
• Confident communicator, able to explain payroll concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Independent problem-solver with the ability to navigate complex payroll scenarios

Trust and Hiring

At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships — starting with how we hire. To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we're excited to meet you. We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritizing applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process.

Inclusivity

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. We're committed to diverse perspectives, inclusive hiring and sharing your transferrable skills. To fulfil this role, you must hold valid right to work in United States. Compensation Range: $60,879 - $86,970 (or more depending on experience)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible working arrangements

Growth & Development

There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace — whether that's advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organization. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you'll also tap into AI powered tools, "born in the cloud" mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise. We'll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive — and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level.

About Pax8

Our mission is to build the managed intelligence marketplace and empower small businesses to do more with smarter technology. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organization with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is also important to us, and at Pax8, it's business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

Background Checks

As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake pre-employment checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks may be completed for certain countries, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, First Advantage. Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records.

Equal Opportunities

Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country you have applied for. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with local best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes. Privacy notice:

At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust-based relationships — starting with how we hire.

To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we're excited to meet you.

Perks:

Why Join Pax8?

Because here, success isn't just about numbers—it's about impact. It's about being part of a team that thinks bigger, empowers each other, and never loses sight of why we do what we do: to make the cloud easier, more accessible, and more meaningful.

At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

• Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible, Open Vacation
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Extended Leave for Life events
• RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
• Career Development Programs
• Stock Option Eligibility
• Employee-led Resource Groups

Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement — this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team.

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.

Equal Opportunities