Leave Analyst

About the role

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated, detail‑oriented, analytical, innovative and customer‑focused individual to join our dynamic benefits team. The Leave Analyst position will support specific functions aligning with leave administration, vendor relationships, performance and implementation, participate in strategic and innovation sessions, own and drive process improvement in various areas, assist with denied leaves, and handle other project‑based work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support vendor relationships to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant administration of assigned leave programs.
• Communicate with employees and provide timely follow‑up to ensure understanding of leave implications (pay, benefits, return to work).
• Execute changes in HRIS system and coordinate with applicable departments.
• Interpret and administer leave programs and policies in accordance with applicable federal and state laws (FMLA, ADA, ADAAA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.).
• Create or manage reporting delivery and accuracy for assigned programs such as equity vesting delay report, quarterly performance LOA list report, and auditing payroll and salary finance validations.
• Audit existing plans and programs to ensure compliance and update them as legislative requirements change.
• Use a thorough understanding of plan design and administrative procedures to drive constant improvement and improved accuracy.
• Constantly evaluate current practices to find better ways to get the job done, innovate problem‑solving, and employ a scrappy, hands‑on approach to leave management.

Requirements

• 3+ years of leave consulting and/or leave administration experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept to implementation and concisely communicate complex information.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills desired; HRIS experience is a plus.
• Strong vendor management, project management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical plans – plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible medical plan.
• 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 salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays.
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including 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.