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
Support the preparation and processing of global payrolls, including regular and off-cycle runs
Ensure payroll data accuracy through validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution
Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to meet quarter-end and year-end reporting and compliance requirements
Assist in preparing payroll and benefits-related journal entries in alignment with accounting standards
Respond to internal and external audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate documentation
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, and Finance to manage leave of absence tracking and payroll-related benefit impacts
Partner with HR Business Partners to process employee changes and ensure compliance with local tax and labor regulations
Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing timely and professional support
Assist with payroll administration related to expatriate and international assignments
Contribute to payroll projects, including process improvements, system enhancements, and documentation updates
What You Bring
Experience in payroll processing or a related function
Experience supporting payroll; exposure to international payroll is preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and validate payroll data
Foundational accounting knowledge or experience supporting payroll accounting processes
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Workday or similar HRIS/payroll systems
Exposure to global payroll providers and multi-country payroll environments
Understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive efficiency
Strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment
Benefits That Benefit You:
- Annual gross base salary of RON 125,000-155,000 (flexible depending on experience)
- 10% performance bonus, with acceleration to 15% based on over-performance
- 24 days holiday, plus spot company holidays and downtime
- Private medical insurance
- Company issues hardware with a choice between Mac and Windows, and other selected hardware
- Continuous training, learning, and development
- International engagements and travel opportunities
- Eligibility for our connectivity stipend
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 [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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Skills Required
- Experience in payroll processing or a related function
- Experience supporting payroll
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting and validating payroll data
- Foundational accounting knowledge or experience supporting payroll accounting processes
- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
- International payroll experience
- Experience with Workday or similar HRIS/payroll systems
- Exposure to global payroll providers and multi-country payroll environments
- Understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
- Ability to identify process improvements and drive efficiency
- Strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment
Axon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Axon and has not been reviewed or approved by Axon.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions and 24/7 mental-health support. Wellness programs and fitness options further enhance the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards commonly include stock grants and an employee stock purchase plan alongside base pay and bonuses. Equity is highlighted as a motivating component of compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered, including a standard period with additional supplemental pregnancy leave. Family-focused policies are positioned as a meaningful part of the overall benefits.
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What We Do
Our mission is to protect life by making the bullet obsolete and developing technologies to make the world a safer place. Axon is a software & hardware team of product experts, security pros, engineering wizards, sales & marketing pros, and technology buffs - all committed to helping make the world a safer place.
Why Work With Us
Axon innovations exist to bridge the divide between communities and law enforcement. Our team works to solve big societal issues by providing public safety with the tools to help decrease use-of-force and increase transparency and accountability. Big goals mean we need high-performance teams, independent thinking, and cross-functional excellence.
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