Senior Payroll Lead - UKG Expert, Multi-State

Hoxton Circle; Fairfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Hoxton Circle is seeking a Payroll Manager in Fairfield, CA with end-to-end payroll ownership for a national workforce. You will work hybrid, three days in-office, reporting to the Chief People Officer.

You’ll configure UKG, build controls, and drive automation across payroll and related processes. This is a hands-on role with leadership exposure and room to scale as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years payroll experience with 3+ years leading payroll.
• Deep knowledge of CA wage-and-hour rules for large hourly staff.
• Multi-state payroll expertise at a large workforce.
• Strong payroll accounting skills including GL entries and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Run payroll biweekly for a national workforce, ensuring accuracy.
• Handle bonuses, commissions, and incentive payments.
• Maintain payroll compliance across states including year-end filings.
• Optimize UKG configuration, time-tracking, and reporting.
• Develop controls, SOPs, and automation to reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with Accounting on month-end close and audits.
• Onboard new teams post-acquisition with first payroll setup.

Skills

7+ years payroll experience

3+ years managing payroll

California wage‑and‑hour rules

Multi‑state payroll (600+ employees)

Payroll accounting (GL, accruals)

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

Tools

UKG Pro/UKG Ready/UKG Dimensions

UltiPro/Kronos

Paylocity

Job description

Hoxton Circle is seeking a Payroll Manager in Fairfield, CA with end-to-end payroll ownership for a national workforce. You will work hybrid, three days in-office, reporting to the Chief People Officer.

You’ll configure UKG, build controls, and drive automation across payroll and related processes. This is a hands-on role with leadership exposure and room to scale as the company grows.