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USD 120000-175000/yr

Sr. Payroll Analyst

United StatesUnited States·Hawthornesenior
Finance & AccountingPayroll Analyst
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Key Responsibilities

Work independently to provide prompt, friendly, and efficient customer service to employees who have questions regarding their pay, deductions,

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Finance & AccountingPayroll Analyst

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

The Sr. Payroll Analyst plays a vital role in our finance team, bringing strong operational experience in full-cycle payroll processing. We're seeking a candidate who excels at multitasking, prioritizing tasks, showing accountability, and exercising sound judgment, while working independently to meet demanding deadlines. 

Responsibilities

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  • →Work independently to provide prompt, friendly, and efficient customer service to employees who have questions regarding their pay, deductions, or the payroll process
  • →Manage multiple parts of the weekly, bi-weekly, and global payroll processing for the entire company and ensure that each is delivered on time
  • →Assist the manager or supervisor with day-to-day task planning and special projects as needed
  • →Develop, maintain, and manage frequent updates to multiple databases, spreadsheets, reports, etc.
  • →Become the subject matter expert for one or more areas related to the company payroll process 

Requirements

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  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 4+ years of professional experience in payroll 
  • Experience with UKG and Workday products/services 
  • Experience with basic enterprise level payroll
  • Experience processing payroll for a large company, operating in multiple locations and states
  • General understanding of multi-state taxation
  • Demonstrated history of growth and increasing responsibility in current and previous roles
  • Experience with payroll processing related to stock transactions Proficient computer skills, including Excel
  • Ability to analyze high volume of transactions and data
  • Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Bilingual in Spanish 
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
  • This position is based in Hawthorne, CA, and requires being onsite - remote/hybrid will not be considered
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Hawthorne, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
October 9, 2026
First seen
October 9, 2026
Last seen
October 9, 2026

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SpaceX is a leader in aerospace manufacturing and space transport services, founded to make life multiplanetary.

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Sr. Payroll AnalystUSD 120000-175000