What to Expect
Join Tesla's dynamic EMEA Payroll team, managing processing for 20,000+ employees across 35+ entities amid rapid growth and evolving regulations. As statutory scrutiny intensifies, you'll be the go-to expert for equity compensation compliance (RSUs, ESPPs, Stock Options), legislative monitoring, metrics, process automation, and risk mitigation. This high-impact role ensures seamless payroll operations, SOX compliance, and reduced risks in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.
What You'll Do
Equity Compensation Expertise: Prepare quarterly RSU Sell-to-Cover (STC) tax rates for 35+ countries, deliver HR Operations presentations and employee communications; manage ad-hoc STC rates for Stock Options, and ESPP (monthly inputs, refunds, reconciliations, bi-annual contributions/sells/forecasts)
Legislative Compliance Monitoring: Track EMEA-wide compliance updates, liaise with HR Business Partners, HR Ops, and external advisors for actions, taxation research, payroll process enhancements and optimisations and new country payroll implementation
Metrics & Data Analysis: Own monthly EMEA payroll metrics, cost analysis (Net Pay/Tax/SS), Issue Tracker/Power BI dashboards, other dashboard management, and ticket metrics; flag/review One-Time Payments (OTP) across +30 countries bi-monthly, coordinate recoveries
Stakeholder Management & Support: Serve as primary point-of-contact for HR, Finance, Stock Admin on all type of payment and system related queries; provide taxation/legislation clarifications; lead monthly syncs with BI, HR, Systems, Audit, GRC, and Finance
Payroll Process Improvement and Optimisation Projects: Manage full payroll project lifecycles (e.g., Time and Attendance migration, Payroll Validation Engine, and others); initiate automations (e.g., Element Wage Requests, Reclass Templates); develop action plans, deadlines, and enhancements for team efficiency
System & Platform Administration: Maintain Payroll Team work and project trackers, SharePoint page administration, KPI Dashboards, e-ticketing templates; automate flows and manage access/requirements/support
Audit & SOX Compliance: Lead EMEA SOX walkthroughs; consolidation of payroll process documentations for STC, PVE, Time and attendance validations for SOX controls; prepare control frameworks and ensure compliance validations
What You'll Bring
Solid years of experience in EMEA payroll compliance, with knowledge of equity taxation (RSUs/ESPP/Options) across multiple countries
Proven stakeholder management with HR, Finance, external counsel, and audit teams
Strong analytical skills; proficient in Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, and bespoke automation tools
Excellent communication for presentations, training, and cross-functional collaboration
Proactive problem-solver thriving in dynamic, high-volume environments
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
