Payroll Systems Administrator

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. 

Job Title: Payroll Systems Administrator
Reports to: Payroll System Analyst

Location: United States (Remote). Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

The Role

The Payroll Systems Administrator (PSA) is a strategic and technical expert responsible for evaluating and enhancing our global time and attendance operations. This role focuses on improving employee satisfaction and operational efficiency across all payroll regions, from time tracking to paid time off accruals. The PSA brings deep experience in business systems analysis, payroll operations, and the UKG suite (WFM, Pro).

As the technical lead for payroll software services, the PSA also serves as the integration administrator for data entering and leaving payroll systems. This role collaborates closely with Payroll Subject Matter Experts to ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and policy requirements.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• System administrator for UKG Pro and UKG WFM payroll systems
• Support system integrations to and from payroll systems
• Provide end-user support and training
• Update system structures including business structure, cross-reference tables, delegate profiles, and transaction assistant errors from Workday integrations
• Maintain pay rules and accrual policies
• Develop dataviews and custom reports
• Maintain access profiles
• Support scheduling including schedule groups, pattern and shift templates
• Provide production support and end-user training
• Manage firmware updates
• Conduct annual updates including holiday calendars and PTO accrual audits
• Support other payroll systems administration and projects as needed

Who You Are

Education and Certifications

• College degree in Computer Science or a related IT field

Work Experience

• 5 years of payroll systems experience required
• 3 years of payroll support experience preferred
• 3+ years as a Kronos Administrator or similar experience with time reporting systems
• Experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, and documentation
• Experience enforcing standards and governance within systems and processes
• Experience with payroll processing systems such as UltiPro or WFM Pro
• Experience with SaaS product administration
• Global experience preferred

Skills and Competencies

All leaders at Deckers Brands must demonstrate our leadership behaviors:

• Complete knowledge of maintaining and improving operational business systems
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Forward-thinking and proactive troubleshooting
• Strong critical thinking abilities
• Effective communication with both business and IT stakeholders

What We'll Give You –

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

$105,000 - $115,000 - The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.