Employee Relations Manager Jobs

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, will conduct workplace investigations into complex investigations, and will analyze trends to help create proactive programs to help sustain a positive employee culture. Preference for a candidate based in Fremont, CA.

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

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