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Payroll Processor

Tesla, Inc.

DRAPER, UTFull-timeSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
DRAPER, UT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Payroll Processor handles North American payroll processing for a large, complex workforce of more than 80,000 employees. The role focuses on accurate, complete, and timely payroll, compliance, and prioritizing employee concerns. The team also maintains procedures and provides training. Global payroll experience is a plus, and the position reports to the Senior Payroll Manager.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Process DevelopmentPayroll Process DocumentationProblem-SolvingAccuracyIssue ResolutionPayroll SystemsTimekeeping SystemsUKG UltiProGlobal Payroll ProcessingCanada Payroll Processing

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent ExperienceFundamental Payroll Certification2+ Years Payroll Processing Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

What to Expect The Payroll Team will be responsible for all aspects of processing North America Payroll. They will report to the Senior Payroll Manager and be based in one of our main processing locations. 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 payroll is a major plus. There is an expectation that the payroll 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. What You'll Do * Process payroll for 80,000+ salaried and hourly employees ensuring the accuracy of data entry and coordinating timely payments * Data audit to ensure accuracy and compliance of employee pay * Reconcile wages and hours. Calculate and update timecards as needed * Monitor timely receipt of required employee documents * Maintain system data including, new hire, timekeeping, direct deposit, benefits, terminations, garnishments, etc. * Calculate and process off-cycle manual checks * Process leaves of absence and terminations according to state laws What You'll Bring * Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience * FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) preferred * 2+ years payroll processing experience in a US multi-state environment required * Canada payroll processing experience preferred * Ability to develop and document payroll processes and procedures * Problem-solving, accuracy, and issue resolution required * Knowledge of payroll and timekeeping systems required, UKG (UltiPro) system preferred Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: * Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits * Company paid Basic Life, ADandD * Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) * Employee Assistance Program * Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays * Back-up childcare and parenting support resources * Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft and legal services, and pet insurance * Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs * Tesla Babies program * Commuter benefits * Employee discounts and perks program * Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels) Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withou t regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

How this job compares

Set against the 585 open Payroll Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$65–90K/yr73 salary ranges
  • US median$25–32/hr175 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Payroll Specialist jobs in Utah and 585 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Payroll Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (408 postings).
Education
35 of the 585 open Payroll Specialist jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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