Senior Payroll Leader — Global, SOX & Automation

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks vacation + 10+ holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Payroll in Hawthorne, CA. This role oversees end‑to‑end US payroll operations, drives process improvements, and ensures SOX compliance in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. The position interfaces with the Head of Payroll, CFO, and Corporate Controller.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in finance with payroll leadership and experience managing teams. Onsite work is required, with a comprehensive rewards package including stock options and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 10+ years of professional experience in finance with 5+ years in payroll.
• 4+ years in a supervisory role managing direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Build a world class payroll process for global employees.
• Identify and drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control enhancements.
• Develop and maintain documentation of current payroll processes and procedures for both US and global entities.
• Support payroll‑related projects, including system implementations, integrations, and process transformations.
• Assist with end‑to‑end payroll processing for all US employees on a weekly and biweekly basis, including exempt, non‑exempt, and equity compensation.
• Support annual payroll compliance reporting for the US, including the preparation, review, and audit of W‑2s.
• Ensure all monthly close payroll deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support SOX requirements for all US payroll, including control documentation, testing, monitoring, and remediation.
• Lead internal and external audits related to payroll, serving as the primary point of contact.

Skills

Payroll leadership

SOX compliance

Payroll systems

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Audit management

Finance operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UKG (Ultimate Software)

Workday

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Payroll in Hawthorne, CA. This role oversees end‑to‑end US payroll operations, drives process improvements, and ensures SOX compliance in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. The position interfaces with the Head of Payroll, CFO, and Corporate Controller.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in finance with payroll leadership and experience managing teams. Onsite work is required, with a comprehensive rewards package including stock options and health coverage.