Program Manager, HR & Payroll Systems

Program Manager, Business Process and SoftwareTesla's Commercial Service Operations team operates & maintains deployed assets including PV, behind-the-meter & front-of-meter storage, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure globally.As a Program Manager within the Business Process and Software team, you will own payroll software and related pay processes — designing and delivering business process and system solutions that convert payroll strategy into reliable operational execution. You will work closely with cross-functional partners including Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, Tax, Timekeeping, IT, and product/system owners to ensure payroll requirements are clear, integrated, and production-ready.You will work toward the team's goal of payroll processes that are accurate, efficient, scalable, and systemized. You will take a holistic view of pay and related workflows to ensure root problems are identified and requirements are unambiguous.

This role may require some travel. A high degree of ownership, creativity, and self-motivation is expected.ResponsibilitiesProgram Management: Lead end-to-end planning, development, execution, and maintenance of payroll systems and programs (core payroll platform, configurations, releases, and related integrations) that support organizational pay goalsRequirements gathering: Conduct interviews, workshops, and analysis with Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize payroll and integration requirementsDocumentation & Reporting: Maintain documentation of payroll system configurations, process flows, calculation/interface rules, user stories, requirements, and training materialsProcess Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve payroll systems and processes — reducing pay defects, manual interventions, and cycle risk while improving efficiency, scalability, and repeatabilityCommunication: Maintain clear communication with stakeholders; prepare and present program updates, payroll go-live readiness, performance metrics, and system outcomes to leadershipSystem Testing & Validation: Lead UAT for payroll functionality, including pay cycles, off-cycle processing, deductions, taxes, retroactive adjustments, and related integrations, ensuring alignment with business needsCompliance: Ensure payroll systems and processes meet applicable wage, tax, labor, security, audit, and other regulatory/compliance requirementsRequirementsMinimum of 5-7 years of program management experience involving business systems, preferably payroll or HRIS/payroll platformsStrong understanding of payroll processes (pay cycles, deductions, taxes, garnishments, retro, year-end) and system/integration patterns (e.g., HRIS ? time ?

payroll ? finance/GL)Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience leading cross-functional programs with operational and technical partnersStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detailAbility to understand complex information and communicate it to audiences with diverse professional backgroundsCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $88,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.