Sr. Employee Engagement Specialist
Tesla Motors, Inc., Austin, TX, United States
What to Expect
As a Sr. Employee Engagement Specialist, you will work with the business, Human Resources, and the Employee Engagement team to implement initiatives to drive workforce engagement and high-quality solutions for employees across Tesla. The Employee Engagement Specialist will be responsible for delivering the core practices of employee engagement work and contribute at a hands‑on level to cultivate a positive culture. The individual in this role will work closely with Employee Engagement Partners on areas of focus. This position can be based in Austin, TX, Fremont, CA, Buffalo, NY or Sparks, NV.
What You'll Do
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, roundtables, and 1:1s 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
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree or at least 3+ 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 Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
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What You'll Do
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, roundtables, and 1:1s 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
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree or at least 3+ 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 Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
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