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Payroll Compliance Analyst

Tesla

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/26/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

Join Tesla as a Payroll Compliance Analyst, where you'll ensure compliance and accuracy in wage tracking for construction projects. This role involves managing timekeeping for the TSP Electrical and I&C team, focusing on Electrical Licensed Journeymen and Apprentices, while collaborating with various teams to maintain regulatory accuracy across multiple projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of Texas minimum wage laws and federal standards preferred
  • 2+ years payroll processing experience in the construction industry
  • Knowledge of payroll and timekeeping systems
  • 3–5+ years of experience in Texas labor compliance and certified payroll preferred
  • Working knowledge of Texas/federal prevailing wage law and apprenticeship compliance basics
  • Compliance documentation and recordkeeping

Responsibilities

  • Timecard data entry for salaried and hourly employees and assisting with any payroll issues with the staffing agency
  • Track and monitor prevailing wage rates for multiple projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Maintain system data including new hire, timekeeping, direct deposit, benefits, terminations, garnishments, etc.
  • Work closely with timekeepers to review and verify time entries and timecards
  • Develop and enhance Excel-based tools, automations, and dashboards to improve wage tracking efficiency
  • Perform regular data audits to minimize errors and ensure all information is reported correctly
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain compliant processes in a multi-project setting

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

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