Job Posting for Sr. Employee Relations Partner at Tesla Motors, Inc.
Sr. Employee Relations Partner
Job Category
Legal & Government Affairs
Location
AUSTIN, Texas
Req. ID
117083
Job Type
Full-time
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
What to Expect
The Employee Relations Partner conducts investigations into
employee relations concerns and supports overall positive workforce engagement.
This position is both hands-on and strategic and requires a high degree of
collaboration to provide investigative and employee relations expertise. This
is a full-time onsite position and can be based in Fremont, CA; Austin, TX;
Reno, NV or Buffalo, NY.
What You'll Do
Independently conduct unbiased investigations, determine
findings, and prepare all required documentation. This includes but is not
limited to preparing a clear and concise report summarizing findings of the
investigation as well as maintaining case management/tracking tools
Conduct in-person, web-based and phone-based witness
interviews. Analyze information collected from witnesses and evidence and reach
timely and well-reasoned conclusions. This includes effectively assessing
witness credibility and fostering effective communication with all individuals
involved in the investigative process
Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to all issues, and
conduct investigations in an unbiased manner
Identify relevant investigation issues, potential evidence
and investigative actions and identify and partner with other teams as
appropriate to ensure follow-up on employee concerns. Maintain consistent
interactions with leaders, partners, and employees to help navigate new or
critical situations that require ER expertise spontaneously
Analyze employee relations trends with Leadership and help
develop proactive strategies, solutions, programs and practices that
demonstrate a robust understanding of Tesla's business objectives and dynamics
Train, coach and mentor colleagues who perform HR
investigations
Participate in projects led by the Employee and Labor
Relations team as needed
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree and/or 5 years of experience with
workplace investigations ( experience investigating allegations of harassment,
discrimination and retaliation); Master's Degree/JD preferred
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, which
govern employment policies and practices
Thorough understanding and application of workplace
investigations best practices and standards, including conducting neutral
fact-finding interviews, navigating key partnerships, credibility assessments,
and maintaining confidentiality
Ability to build strong working relationships across all
levels of the organization
Excellent planning, organization and time management skills,
attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced,
time-sensitive environment
Ability to objectively communicate with employees and
management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues. Outstanding
written and verbal communication skills
Strong business acumen demonstrated through familiarity with
internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices, and standards
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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site (free step by step ). Please contact for additional information or to request accommodations.
Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our
Salary.com Estimation for Sr. Employee Relations Partner in Austin, TX
$92,454 to $118,114
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.
Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right.
Surveys & Data Sets
Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs that are on the Sr. Employee Relations Partner career path.
Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.
Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Sr. Employee Relations Partner.
Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.