Senior Employee Relations Partner (m/w/d)

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.We’ve posted this role in other locations to attract a diverse pool of candidates - but please note there is only one open position.

We’ve posted this role in other locations to attract a diverse pool of candidates - but please note there is only one open position.

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 in accordance with applicable local laws, 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

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

Experience with workplace investigations into allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation

Bilingual English/German is essential; Polish or other language skills would be ideal

Knowledge of and experience applying 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

Excellent planning, organization and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

Ability 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

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.