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Payroll Processor

Tesla
Draper, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026 CLOSED ON 6/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Processor position at Tesla?

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
    Compensation and 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, AD&D
      • 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 & legal services, and pet insurance
      • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
      • Tesla Babies program
      • Commuter benefits
      • Employee discounts and perks program

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