Employee Relations Partner Investigations jobs at Tesla in United States, Fremont

• Receive and log all regulatory requests for information and investigations
• Develop an appropriate tool or database for tracking status of pending information requests and investigations
• Report progress on completion of tasks to meet submission deadlines
• Escalate items inhibiting the completion of tasks and putting submission at risk to direct supervisor
• Work directly with Engineering, Service, Production, Quality, Data Analysis and Legal to support coordination and completion of tasks to meet submission deadlines
• Work directly with Data Analysis team to determine proper query and data extraction when determining affected VIN lists and fleet data sets
• Participate as a member of respective teams in contributing to investigations and completion of tasks with assigned owners and subject matter experts
• Review information collection to assure accurate and complete information for responsive submission
• Identify and create standardized processes to improve efficiency and quality of regulatory responses

• Degree or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing environment
• Experience with Code of Federal Regulations and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
• Ability to exercise business and financial judgment with strong problem-solving, research, and project management skills
• Preferably, having an engineering or technical background, and/or significant transportation or vehicle experience
• General understanding of Tesla vehicle systems (HV Battery, Drive Unit, Chassis, LV Hardware, Firmware, Safety and Restraints, Auto-Pilot)
• Strong people skills and positive “can do” attitude
• Self-starter, motivated, eager to learn and guided by a strong moral compass

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
• Participate in projects led by the Employee Relations team as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree, 2-5 years of experience with workplace investigations (experience investigating allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation); or equivalent experience

• 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

• Be a leader and credible activist for your clients, your team and our mission; exert influence to create positive change
• Deliver both strategic and tactical HR support and programs to employees and managers, including performance management, organizational design, learning and development, compensation programs and employee relations
• Partner effectively with HR centers of excellence including Immigration, Compensation and Benefits, Tesla Talent, Employee Relations, and Recruiting
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience and partner with management to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions
• Work with leaders to develop effective organizational structures to drive organizational health. Consult and coach all levels of management to build and serve high performing, diverse and inclusive teams
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant work experience
• 5+ years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or similar HR role
• Applied knowledge of labor laws and statutes for employment with understanding and hands-on application of internal and external HR principles, practices and standards
• Resourceful and self-motivated with ability to work in changing environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess situations and make decisions based on data while drawing from previous experience
• Demonstrated experience with coaching employees and management through complex and difficult issues
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner and collaborate with all levels of the organization and positively influence teams

• Be a leader and credible activist for your clients, your team and our mission; exert influence to create positive change
• Deliver both strategic and tactical HR support and programs to employees and managers, including performance management, organizational design, learning and development, compensation programs and employee relations
• Partner effectively with HR centers of excellence including Immigration, Compensation and Benefits, Tesla Talent, Employee Relations, and Recruiting
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience and partner with management to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions
• Work with leaders to develop effective organizational structures to drive organizational health. Consult and coach all levels of management to build and serve high performing, diverse and inclusive teams
• Support 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant work experience
• 3+ years’ experience in a HR Business Partner or other HR role including coaching, employee relations, recruiting, compensation, training and HR project management or program implementation
• Experience objectively coaching employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues
• Applied knowledge of federal, state and local laws and statutes for employment
• Thorough understanding and hands-on application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices and standards
• Demonstrated experience in organizational development, change management, coaching and communications
• Outstanding written and verbal communication; must be a clear, concise and persuasive communicator