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Sr. Payroll Analyst

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In-Office
Hawthorne, CA, USA
120K-175K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Hawthorne, CA, USA
120K-175K Annually
Senior level
The Senior Payroll Analyst manages weekly, biweekly, and global payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate delivery. Responsibilities include employee payroll support, database and spreadsheet updates, reporting, high-volume transaction analysis, special projects, and serving as a payroll subject matter expert. The role requires onsite work in Hawthorne, California, occasional long hours and weekends, and compliance with ITAR employment eligibility requirements.
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. PAYROLL ANALYST

The Sr. Payroll Analyst plays a vital role in our finance team, bringing strong operational experience in full-cycle payroll processing. We're seeking a candidate who excels at multitasking, prioritizing tasks, showing accountability, and exercising sound judgment, while working independently to meet demanding deadlines. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work independently to provide prompt, friendly, and efficient customer service to employees who have questions regarding their pay, deductions, or the payroll process
  • Manage multiple parts of the weekly, bi-weekly, and global payroll processing for the entire company and ensure that each is delivered on time
  • Assist the manager or supervisor with day-to-day task planning and special projects as needed
  • Develop, maintain, and manage frequent updates to multiple databases, spreadsheets, reports, etc.
  • Become the subject matter expert for one or more areas related to the company payroll process 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 4+ years of professional experience in payroll 
  • Experience with UKG and Workday products/services 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with basic enterprise level payroll
  • Experience processing payroll for a large company, operating in multiple locations and states
  • General understanding of multi-state taxation
  • Demonstrated history of growth and increasing responsibility in current and previous roles
  • Experience with payroll processing related to stock transactions
  • Proficient computer skills, including Excel
  • Ability to analyze high volume of transactions and data
  • Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Bilingual in Spanish 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
  • This position is based in Hawthorne, CA, and requires being onsite - remote/hybrid will not be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 3: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected]. 

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