Employee Engagement Partner

As an Employee Engagement Partner, you will plan, develop and implement initiatives to drive workforce engagement and high-quality solutions for employees across Tesla. The Employee Engagement Partner will be responsible for evolving and delivering the core practices of employee engagement work and contribute at a hands-on level to cultivate a positive culture. This position can be based in Austin, TX, Fremont, CA, Buffalo, NY or Sparks, NV.

Responsibilities

• Drive an employee-centric mindset across the business. Advise, mentor and guide people leaders and supervisors to develop positive employee engagement capability and leadership skills
• Conduct trainings and roundtables on employee sentiment and related engagement topics at various locations companywide. Design, collect, and analyze data to identify trends and potential risk areas associated with climate surveys and assessments
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience and help develop and implement innovative solutions and policies
• Collaborate with HR, Employee Relations, Legal and business leaders to help facilitate organizational changes and respond to employee feedback. Collaborate with HR and Legal teams to analyze, diagnose, design, and revise people programs, policies, and practices to sustain positive employee relations
• Drive fair and transparent responses to employee engagement matters. Participate in or manage projects led by the Engagement team as needed
• Supports human resources leadership to formulate, determine, and effectuate management policies regarding HR, including special access to confidential and sensitive personnel communication and records
• Aligns conduct in performing all job duties and functions with human resources leadership goals and objectives, exercising good judgment in all interactions with Company employees

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or at least 5+ years' experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Manufacturing, Employment Law or Human Resources
• Knowledge of federal, state and local labor and employment laws, including the National Labor Relations Act
• Thorough understanding and application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices and standards
• A knack for managing projects or experience successfully implementing programs across geographically distributed teams
• Ability to build strong working relationships and work collaboratively across all levels of the organization, including remote areas and in Manufacturing environments
• Proactive and self-directed with ability to manage/complete multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Ability to travel to company sites

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program