HR Business Partner

Job Description

The Role

The Tesla HR Team is looking for an experienced HR professional who enjoys driving engagement and building organizational scalability. No day is the same and the ideal fit is someone who thrives in a dynamic organization where anything is possible and much is still being built.

The primary responsibility for this role is providing advice, guidance and support the local operations in the Middle East. Operating as HR Partner, you will ensure that all HR policies and procedures are implemented in line with legislative and audit requirements in conjunction with global requirements.
We care about people, growth, excellence and results. We tend to lose sleep over them as this is not easy. Bottom line, we are in search of real people that believe in and deliver the impossible every day. Additionally, this will be maternity cover.
Responsibilities

· Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and leaders in the business (if established: be a member of country / local leadership team)

· Drive the local implementation of key initiatives in alignment with the broader HR strategy and business requirements

· Coach, develop and support local leadership on an ongoing basis – build local leadership capability

· Support leaders with performance acceleration and drive performance improvement initiatives and a culture of excellence

· Facilitate group sessions regarding Tesla’s annual engagement survey and work with local management on action planning, ensure consistent follow-up and progress accountability

· Retention (placeholder)

· Work with leadership on building Culture (workforce sustainability, health, well-being)

· Advise on local labor law regulations and implication and guide / coach leaders through conflict handling and grievance (in collaboration with Employee Relations and Employment Counsel)

· Provide compensation support including salary planning, promotions and job re-leveling

· Act as the contact person for local Site Management, Works

· Councils, and Trade Unions and develop constructive dialogue, avoiding confrontation/ escalation

· Support in organizing and facilitating workshops for local stakeholders on any relevant/ required topics (from leadership to teaming to labor law, new process implementation etc...)

· Champion the HR team; be an ambassador for the team on the ground and support in building our powerful brand and reputation

· Ensure close collaboration with HR Partners from other geographies and business units to guarantee common direction, sharing of best practices and creation of synergies

Requirements

· 4 years of HR-Related experience, within a rapid and complex changing work environment.

· Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred

· Recognize yourself in the Tesla brand, you are energetic, entrepreneurial, and innovative in your approach

· Being an enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment

· The ability to be comfortable with high volume workload and not be afraid to "roll up your sleeves"

· Strong coaching and mentoring skills

· Strong solutions focus and be comfortable working in an environment, which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solution

· Bias for action, strong work ethic, and desire to achieve excellence

· Must be able to interface at all levels of the organization

· Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement

· Extensive knowledge of local labor laws

· Fluent in English

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