Payroll Specialist Jobs

What To Expect
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Tesla team. You will be responsible for running payrolls for 45,000+ employees within US, Canada, Mexico, and India. Performs duties that require an understanding of company policies, systems, and procedures with a strong level of customer service.
What You’ll Do
Process weekly and bi-weekly multi-state and international payrolls for salaried and hourly employees and ensure the overall accuracy of employee data.
Schedule, prepare, open, balance, audit, close, and finalize all payroll cycles in a team environment.
Process and peer audit employee payroll data, payments, and hours.
Verify and reconcile wages and hours from Kronos and UltiPro systems.
Calculate and process timecards and corrections.
System record maintenance including new hire setup, tax form processing, timekeeping input, benefits setup, terminations, garnishments, and other functions.
Audit off-cycle manual checks.
Process leaves of absence and terminations with accuracy according to state laws. Understand and minimize penalty pay.
Process stop payments, reversals, and replacements. Upload related banking files.
Assist employees and managers with time and attendance issues.
Conduct research and analysis to assist the department supervisor with special projects.
Review and respond timely to tickets, telephone calls, e-mails, and mail.
Administration functions include filing, working reports, record keeping, and communication.
Establish and Maintain close relationships with HR assisting them with payroll inquiries.
Interpret payroll policies and procedures to company employees of all levels.
Establish and maintain corporative team working relationships.
Research and process uncashed checks for escheatment reporting purposes.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred.
Minimum 3 year’s recent hands-on Canada and US payroll experience required.
Knowledge of UltiPro and Kronos strongly preferred.
Strong Excel Skills Required.
High-level understanding of system and how they interface.
Exposure to a high transaction volume and multi-task work environment required.
Strong Interpersonal, Organizational, Oral, And Written Communication Skills Required.
Detail oriented.
Strong analytical skills with an ability to detect inconsistencies in data.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Experience with audit procedures, tax, and accounting practices is preferred.
Understand How To Interpret Company Policies And Procedures.
Knowledge of the functions of a multi-state payroll environment.
Communicate with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Principles of work coordination and planning.
Follow oral and written directions.
Deal tactfully and courteously with employees and other staff when explaining the functions and policies in the Payroll Department.
Maintain confidential information when required by legal and ethical standards of professionalism to ensure privacy of employee records.
Adaptable to rapidly changing systems and environment.
s may be changed at any time to support business changes.
Benefits
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

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