Senior Payroll Operations Specialist

2 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

Tesla seeks a Senior HR Operations Payroll Specialist in Germany. Responsibilities include managing key payroll processes (preparing input for the payroll vendor, handling payments, maintaining employee records), optimizing payroll processes, resolving employee escalations, conducting audits, and generating reports. The role requires strong knowledge of payroll processes, HR systems, and German/English proficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Experience with compliance topics and global payroll regulations is essential. The position contributes to a positive employee experience by ensuring outstanding service levels and supporting ongoing service development within a growing HR Operations team.
Must have:
  • Strong payroll & HR process knowledge
  • Organized & detail-oriented
  • Handles multiple tasks efficiently
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel)
  • Fluent in German & English
  • Payroll compliance and audit experience
Good to have:
  • HRIS and E-Ticketing system knowledge

Job Details

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a Senior HR Operations Payroll Specialist to join our growing HR Operations team in Germany. With excellent organizational skills, time-planning and attention to detail you directly contribute to a fantastic employee experience. Ensuring outstanding levels of service to our internal customers and supporting the ongoing development of our services.

Our Payroll team is an integral function that provides support to our Employee population in Germany. Join us in accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy whilst giving a Best-in-Class experience to our Employees.  

What You’ll Do
  • Responsible for all key Payroll processes such as preparing input for the Payroll vendor against tight-deadlines, and process advance, termination and other out-of-cycle payments. Perform tasks to establish and maintain employee payroll records
  • Optimising and securing Payroll processes including maintaining current work instructions and FAQs to support employees to self-serve, whilst providing mentorship to Payroll team
  • Demonstrate an understanding of key SLAs, metrics and KPIs. Work proactively to eliminate trends and bottlenecks to optimise Payroll processes and data flows with HR stakeholders
  • Track and resolve escalations from employees and stakeholders to ensure that issues are addressed with accuracy and speed
  • Carry out audits and checks on Payroll data to ensure ongoing accuracy and processing diligence and participate in Payroll projects both on a regional and EMEA level
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with employees, stakeholders and third-party vendors to explain and resolve queries and concerns
  • Run, develop and distribute payroll and HR reports to various stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner
What You’ll Bring
  • Strong knowledge of Payroll processes, HR processes and systems
  • Working knowledge of HRIS and E-Ticketing tool systems a plus
  • Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks or shift priorities as needed in a fast-changing environment against deadlines
  • Proven skill at handling stressful issues and interfacing with all levels of the business in a courteous and professional manner
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically Excel
  • German and English language skills; both written and spoken
  • Experience owning compliance related topics and performing necessary audits.
  • In-depth knowledge of global Payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements for various jurisdictions

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