Payroll Services | Axiom HRS + UKG
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Axiom is a UKG Ready Preferred Partner. One payroll and HR platform, and a team that knows it inside out.
The #1 Rated Payroll Software
Axiom HRS is a UKG Ready Preferred Partner
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White Glove Service Tailored to Your Needs
Accurate Payroll. Real People Behind It.
Axiom’s payroll services run on UKG’s platform, with a dedicated team that handles accuracy, compliance, and support so payroll stops being the thing that keeps you up at night.

Payroll Accuracy and Compliance

Employee Self-Service
Managers and employees access their payroll data, pay stubs, and time-off information directly, without going through HR for every request.

Support When You Need It
Axiom’s payroll experts are available around the clock for tax questions, compliance concerns, and anything that comes up between pay runs.

One Connected HR Platform
Payroll, time tracking, and HR data all live in the same platform, so nothing has to be entered twice.
Trusted By Industry Leaders, Backed By Proven Results
Trusted By Industry Leaders, Backed By Proven Results
Anyone that has spent hours on the phone trying to solve payroll problems with the larger providers will appreciate the boutique service that Axiom provides.
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Payroll Services for Every Business Need
Get the essentials right with dedicated support for compliance and accuracy.
Perfect For: Businesses with 1-50 employees looking for reliable payroll that stays compliant without extra complexity.
Highlights
- Core Payroll Processing: Accurate, efficient payroll processing powered by UKG.
- Compliance Alerts & Updates: Stay ahead with proactive compliance checks and alerts from Axiom’s experts.
- Employee Self-Service: Easy, secure access for employees to view their payroll data anytime.
Perfect For: Growing businesses that want more flexibility and advanced support.
Highlights
- Customized Reporting & Insights: Make informed decisions with in-depth data, guided by Axiom’s specialists.
- Multi-State Compliance & Garnishment Handling: Advanced tools and human support for complex payroll needs.
- Priority Expert Access: Direct support from Axiom’s payroll team whenever you need it.
Perfect For: Businesses ready to streamline payroll and HR with expert assistance.
Highlights
- Onboarding & HR Tools: Simplify hiring and HR management, supported by Axiom’s dedicated HR advisors.
- Dedicated Payroll Specialist: Your personal point of contact who understands your business.
- Full Compliance Management: From payroll taxes to ACA, stay compliant with our guidance.
Complete payroll and HR management, tailored for large organizations.
Perfect For: Enterprises that need a robust solution with custom integrations and high-touch support.
Highlights
- Advanced Data Analytics & Reporting: Custom insights and analysis, with guidance from Axiom’s analytics team.
- Secure Integrations with ERP and HR Systems: Seamlessly connect to your systems, managed by our experts.
- Full-Service Payroll & HR Management: Comprehensive service covering payroll, benefits, and compliance.
Payroll Software Features, Built Into Your HR Platform
Axiom’s payroll software runs on UKG and covers everything from tax management to wage garnishment, with a team available when you need them.
Compensation Analysis Software
Making pay decisions without data is a liability. Axiom’s compensation analysis software centralizes compensation data, benchmarks salaries against market rates, and surfaces internal equity gaps so HR can make informed, defensible pay decisions.
- Data Centralization: All compensation data lives in one place, with real-time access so HR always has accurate numbers when decisions need to be made.
- Market Benchmarking: Compare your pay packages against industry standards to stay competitive and make sure your offerings attract the right people.
- Internal Equity Analysis: Identify pay gaps across roles, departments, and tenure before they become a compliance or retention problem.
- Performance-Connected Pay: Connect compensation directly to performance data so pay decisions reflect actual contributions, not just tenure.
- Compliance Management: Keep compensation practices aligned with pay equity regulations and labor law requirements without tracking every update manually.
- Transparency and Reporting: Generate detailed reports for leadership and stakeholders without building them from scratch every time.
Payroll Reconciliation Software
Reconciling payroll manually is slow, error-prone, and a poor use of anyone’s time. Axiom’s payroll reconciliation software automates the matching process, catches discrepancies before they become problems, and keeps your records audit-ready year-round.
- Automated Data Matching: The software compares payroll components against designated records automatically, cutting reconciliation time and reducing manual errors.
- Real-Time Accuracy: Every transaction, from employee salaries to tax withholdings, is reconciled as it happens, so your financial records are always current.
- Compliance Assurance: Built-in features keep payroll reconciliation aligned with tax regulations and compliance standards, reducing the risk of penalties.
- Customizable Reporting: Generate reconciliation reports tailored to your organization’s needs, with the level of detail your finance and HR teams actually use.
- Error Resolution Workflow: When discrepancies show up, the software guides your team through identifying and fixing them so errors get resolved fast.
- Consistent Across Your Platform: Payroll reconciliation data stays consistent across your entire platform, so numbers are always accurate.
Tax Management Software
Payroll tax rules change at the federal, state, and local levels on a rolling basis. Axiom’s tax management software automates calculations, applies current requirements in real time, and generates the reports your team needs to stay compliant without manually tracking every update.
- Automated Tax Calculations: The software handles payroll tax calculations automatically, applying current rates and rules so the numbers are right every time.
- Real-Time Compliance Updates: When tax laws change, the system updates automatically so your payroll stays compliant without any manual intervention.
- Employee Tax Withholdings Management: The right amount is withheld from every paycheck, reducing the likelihood of errors and year-end surprises for employees.
- Multi-State Payroll Tax Compliance: For businesses operating across state lines, the software handles different state and local tax requirements without manual configuration.
- Customizable Compliance Reporting: Generate the reports your team needs for audits, year-end filings, and internal reviews, formatted the way you need them.
- Connected Within Your Platform: Tax data lives in the same platform as payroll and HR, so nothing has to be entered twice.
Wage Garnishment Software
Wage garnishments have strict legal requirements and zero margin for error. Axiom’s wage garnishment software automates the calculation, deduction, and documentation process so garnishments are handled accurately, on time, and in full compliance with current regulations.
- Automated Calculation and Deduction: The correct garnishment amount is calculated and deducted automatically each pay period based on the applicable legal requirements.
- Real-Time Compliance Checks: The software stays current with wage garnishment laws so your organization remains compliant as regulations change.
- Employee Communication and Documentation: Affected employees receive clear, automated notifications and documentation throughout the garnishment process, reducing confusion and questions to HR.
- Audit-Ready Reporting: Generate detailed garnishment reports for internal reviews and audits without building them manually.
- Built Into Payroll: Garnishment data lives inside the same payroll platform, so deductions are applied accurately every pay run.
Workers’ Compensation Software
Workers’ comp claims are time-sensitive and compliance-heavy. Axiom’s workers’ compensation software tracks every claim from incident to resolution, with automated compliance checks and real-time reporting so nothing gets missed.
- Claims Management: File, track, and resolve workers’ compensation claims through one system, with automated workflows that keep the process moving.
- Real-Time Reporting and Analytics: Get visibility into the frequency and nature of workplace incidents so HR and operations can identify patterns and take proactive steps.
- Regulatory Compliance Tracking: The software monitors changing workers’ compensation regulations and flags compliance issues before they become violations.
- Employee Communication: Affected employees stay informed about their claim status through automated notifications, reducing back-and-forth with HR.
- Connected Within Your HR Platform: Workers’ compensation data lives inside your HR and payroll platform, so records stay accurate and consistent.
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Payroll Services: Frequently Asked Questions
What are payroll services?
Payroll services cover the full process of calculating, processing, and distributing employee pay, including tax withholdings, deductions, garnishments, and compliance reporting. Companies either manage payroll in-house or outsource it to a payroll processing service like Axiom, which handles the operational complexity while HR retains oversight.
What is included in Axiom's payroll processing services?
Axiom’s payroll processing services include core payroll calculation and distribution, tax management, multi-state compliance, wage garnishment handling, workers’ compensation support, employee self-service access, and direct deposit. Every service runs on UKG’s platform and is backed by a dedicated support team.
What is an outsourced payroll company?
An outsourced payroll company manages payroll on behalf of a business, handling calculations, tax filings, compliance updates, and employee payments. Unlike large national providers, Axiom operates as a boutique outsourced payroll company, meaning clients get named experts who know their account rather than a call center.
What are payroll compliance services?
Payroll compliance services ensure your payroll practices meet federal, state, and local tax and labor law requirements. Axiom monitors regulatory changes, updates your payroll configuration automatically, and flags compliance risks before they become violations.
Can Axiom handle multi-state payroll processing?
Yes. Axiom’s multi-state payroll processing handles different state and local tax requirements, wage laws, and garnishment rules automatically. Businesses operating across multiple states get accurate withholdings and compliance reporting without managing each state’s requirements manually.
What is payroll tax compliance, and how does Axiom manage it?
Payroll tax compliance means calculating, withholding, and remitting the correct federal, state, and local taxes for every employee on every payroll run. Axiom’s platform applies current tax rules automatically and generates the documentation needed for filings and audits.
What HR and payroll services does Axiom offer together?
Axiom’s HR and payroll services include payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance management, time and labor tracking, talent management, and HR outsourcing, all running on UKG’s unified HCM platform. Businesses get one system and one team instead of managing separate vendors.
What payroll software solutions does Axiom use?
Axiom’s payroll software solutions run on UKG Ready, one of the top-rated HCM platforms for mid-market businesses. Axiom implements, configures, and supports the platform for each client, so businesses get enterprise-grade payroll software without having to manage it themselves.
What does a payroll management company do?
A payroll management company handles the day-to-day operation of payroll on behalf of a business, including calculating pay, managing deductions and garnishments, filing taxes, and staying current on compliance requirements. Axiom goes further by pairing payroll management with dedicated HR support and a platform that connects payroll to the rest of your workforce data.
How does Axiom ensure payroll accuracy?
Axiom’s payroll platform provides real-time updates, flexible pay rules, and automatic compliance updates to minimize errors. Every payroll run is validated before processing, and Axiom’s team is available to catch and resolve issues before they affect employees.
Does Axiom support direct deposit and earned wage access?
Axiom’s payroll platform supports direct deposit and earned wage access options so employees have flexible payment choices.
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