Payroll Coordinator

7 Months ago • 2-3 Years

Human Resource

Job Description

Tesla seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator for its Australia & New Zealand operations, based in Sydney. Responsibilities include managing monthly/fortnightly payroll reporting (leave, overtime, reconciliations), ensuring compliance with HR policies and employment laws (NZ knowledge a plus), assisting with onboarding, responding to employee queries, supporting internal communications, contributing to employee engagement, managing employee benefits, process improvement, and ad-hoc project support. Experience with HR systems (Kronos) is needed. Part-time (4 days/week) may be considered.

Good To Have:

New Zealand employment law knowledge
Data analytics skills
Employee benefit program management

Must Have:

Payroll reporting & reconciliations
HR policy & employment law knowledge
Employee query handling
Onboarding support
HR systems proficiency (Kronos)
2-3 years experience

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What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to join our team supporting Australia and New Zealand. The Payroll Coordinator will primarily manage monthly and fortnightly payroll reporting, including leave reports, overtime reports, and reconciliations for Australia & New Zealand in collaboration with the payroll team.

Tesla HR plays a pivotal role in ensuring Tesla is an exceptional place to work, partnering with leaders and employees across the business. By being driven, innovative, collaborative, and trustworthy, our HR team delivers impactful results every day. If you are passionate about creating positive change and thrive in dynamic environments, we encourage you to apply.

This role is fulltime, permanent and based in our Sydney Headquarters. We also are happy to consider part time (4 days per week) if preferred.

What You’ll Do

Manage monthly and fortnightly payroll reporting, including leave reports, overtime reports, and reconciliations in collaboration with the payroll team.
Maintain an understanding of HR policies, procedures, basic employment law, and regulations related to payroll and awards. Knowledge of these areas for New Zealand a plus.
Assist with the onboarding process, from documentation to a seamless first day experience for new hires.
Respond to day-to-day employee queries through our e-ticketing system.
Support with internal communications to employees.
Contribute to the planning and execution of employee engagement activities.
Manage and optimize employee benefit programs.
Identify opportunities to standardize and improve HR & Payroll processes and programs.
Provide ad-hoc project assistance as needed.
Administration of HROS, including Kronos.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
At least 2-3 years in an HR/Payroll Coordinator or similar role.
Familiarity with handling workplace queries related to leave balances, pay, and payroll processes.
Proficient in using internal HR systems.
Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and statutes.
Resourceful and self-motivated, with the ability to navigate and succeed in dynamic environments.
Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strong time management, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with data analytics is a plus.