Payroll Execution Processor

The Payroll Execution Team will be responsible for all aspects of processing North America Payroll. They support our payroll manager and processing team. They will report to the Payroll Manager and based out of Draper, UT. This individual will be responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of a large and complex 80,000+ employee payroll. Additional responsibilities will include maintaining and updating team procedures and training. The best candidate will be a subject matter expert in North American payroll processing. Global processing is a major plus. There is an expectation that the payroll execution processor will make critical and timely decisions to ensure payroll is compliant and employee concerns prioritized.

Tesla’s Payroll team facilitates better, faster, and more informed decision-making across the business. Business intelligence and analytics are a skillset, toolset, and mindset we use to achieve this goal. We strive for 100% payroll accuracy and timeliness on behalf of our employees and the company. Producing, protecting, analyzing, simplifying, and ensuring accurate payroll is a core business function. We are enthusiastic about delivering these services to the Tesla team.

• Produce weekly, bi-weekly, Canada, Mexico, and US multi-state payrolls for salaried, hourly, seasonal, and intern employees ensuring the accuracy of data entry and compliance
• Work closely with the SOX Team to assure the controls of payroll functions are timely and accurate according to SOX narrative documentation.
• Support the Payroll Tax Accounting Team to assure month and year-end financial close data is accurate and complete
• Partner with stock administration to ensure all stock and ESPP transactions record accurately in the payroll and the accounting system
• Partner in the approval and readiness of year-end tax documents
• Ensure that all state, province, and federal pay rules execute correctly
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and propose appropriate solutions as well as interpret payroll policies and procedures to company employees at all levels

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, or equivalent experience
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred
• Five plus years payroll processing experience in US and Canada, including 3+ years multi-state payroll required
• Ability to develop payroll processes and procedures
• Demonstrated problem-solving and issue resolution required
• Knowledge of UltiPro Payroll and Kronos strongly preferred
• Experience with other major ERP systems

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program