Sr. Employee Relations Partner, Investigations

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

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree, 7+ 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
• Able 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
• Able 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

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
• 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
• 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

Expected Compensation

The expected compensation for this position is $96,000 - $174,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.