Sr. Employee Relations Partner

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.

• 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

• 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