Internship, HR & People Teams (Spring 2024)

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What to Expect

Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around January or February 2024 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through May 2024) or into Spring/Summer 2024 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Internship Programs at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Locations

• Austin, TX
• Fremont, CA
• Reno, NV
• Buffalo, NY

What You’ll Do

As an HR/People Intern, you can work with various areas of HR to support the following initiatives:

• Coordinating new hire orientation and onboarding training efforts
• Administrating enrollment, attendance, travel, supplies and materials for orientation and onboarding programs
• Create communication for Learning and Development platforms
• Onboarding employee experience
• Comprehensive analytics that help to drive employee engagement
• Optimizing and standardizing HR processes and programs
• Administering best in class solutions for benefits delivery

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s student working towards a degree in Human Resources, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Communications, or business related degree
• Available for a minimum of 12+ weeks for the internship
• Able to work 40+ works per week
• Self-starters who are results oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious and who take initiative and risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strong ability to embrace and adapt to change, takes initiative and showcases curiosity
• Learns quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft office tools/programs (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Previous work experience or internships in related field is a plus
• Experience in project management is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• 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 an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time after 90 days of employment 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
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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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