Employee Relations Manager Jobs

What To Expect
The Employee Relations Manager/Associate Manager will help assist and promote the Employee Relations investigation function at Tesla. The successful candidate will train and oversee the work of assigned investigators by providing guidance and assistance through the investigation process, conduct complex workplace investigations, and analyze trends to help create proactive programs to help sustain a positive employee culture.
What You’ll Do

• Create and update policies and procedures that pertain to employee relations; conduct trainings on compliance with policies and procedures
• Analyze employee relations trends with Leadership and advise on proactive strategies, solutions, programs and policies
• Demonstrates ability to analyze and understand data and information quickly, with good attention to detail 
• Conduct a range of employee relations investigations in response to employee concerns, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other violations of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Drive consistency in employee relations issues and ensure the organizations approach to investigations is thorough, fair and consistent
• Participate in projects led by the Employee Relations, HR, and Legal teams as needed
• Management of Employee Relations partners in providing direction and guidance, assigning tasks, prioritizing activities, and setting goals within the team
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to adapt with changing priorities 
• Partner with Legal team in conducting legal directed investigations and HR leaders to provide counsel and facilitate prompt and effective resolution of workplace concerns
• Maintain a positive, productive work environment by responding to questions and concerns, proactively addressing issues, and advising the team on best practices
• Develop effective relationships with HR Business Partners to promote positive employee relations throughout the organization to ensure a high level of employee satisfaction and engagement

What You’ll Bring

• Experience successfully implementing programs across geographically distributed teams
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including remote areas
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; must be an articulate and persuasive communicator
• Thorough understanding and application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices and standards
• Management related experience 
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or a minimum of 6 years of experience in employee relations, investigations, employment law, and disciplinary actions; Master’s Degree/JD preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, and statutes which govern employment policies and practices 
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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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