Sr. HR Partner, SSDC

Tesla

Austin, USonsitePosted Jul 21, 2026
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About the role

What to Expect

The HR Partner drives our mission by working with leaders across the business to ensure Tesla is a great place to work for all our employees. Our team achieves results by being innovative, driven, collaborative and trustworthy. This role is both hands-on and provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, performance management, compensation, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management and ad hoc projects as necessary. Tesla’s HR Business Partners are passionate about their work and help deliver positive change every day.

What You'll Do

Be a leader and credible activist for your clients, your team and our mission; exert influence to create positive change

Deliver HR support and programs to employees and managers, including performance management, learning and development, and employee relations

Partner effectively with HR centers of excellence including Leaves and Accommodations, 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 management to build and serve high performing 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

What You'll Bring

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. Ability to travel up to 50% for the role

Demonstrated experience in organizational development, change management, coaching and communications

Outstanding written and verbal communication; must be a clear, concise and persuasive communicator

Compensation and Benefits

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

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 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

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 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

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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