Join SpaceX as a Payroll Analyst, managing payroll processes and providing support to employees in a fast-paced environment.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 17 hours ago
What you'll build
- Provide customer service to employees regarding payroll
- Manage weekly, bi-weekly, and global payroll processing
- Assist with day-to-day task planning and special projects
- Maintain and manage updates to databases and reports
- Become a subject matter expert in payroll processes
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of professional experience in payroll
- Experience with UKG and Workday products/services
Nice to have
- Experience with basic enterprise level payroll
- Experience processing payroll for a large company
- General understanding of multi-state taxation
- Experience with payroll processing related to stock transactions
- Bilingual in Spanish
Practical constraints
- Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed
- This position requires being onsite - remote/hybrid will not be considered
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Payroll Analyst at SpaceX is responsible for managing the full-cycle payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery while providing support to employees with payroll inquiries. Key skills include proficiency in payroll systems like UKG and Workday, along with strong analytical and communication abilities. This role is suited for candidates with at least two years of payroll experience, particularly those familiar with multi-state taxation and large-scale payroll operations. The position requires a commitment to meeting tight deadlines and working independently within a fast-paced finance team.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 13, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 15, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,582).
- Starts above 14% of 1286 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 179 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Payroll Analyst role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- SpaceX lists $85,000–$140,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Payroll Analyst role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Payroll Analyst role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
PAYROLL ANALYST
The 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:
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of professional experience in payroll
- Experience with UKG and Workday products/services
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00
Level 2: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
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