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. This position will support all employees in Mexico and other locations in Latin America (Chile, Colombia) across various departments. Our team achieves results by being innovative, driven, collaborative and trustworthy.

This role is both hands-on and strategic and provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, compensation, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management and ad hoc projects, as necessary. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a dynamic organization where anything is possible and much is still being built, brings order from chaos, creates the foundation for engagement, organizational stability, and employee growth/retention and ensures the organization complies with the country’s regulation, culture, and legal frame.

What You'll Do

Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on all HR-related matters, including workforce planning, performance management, compensation, and employee retention

Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues, conduct thorough investigations, and coach managers to build and lead high performing, engaged teams

Implement and support core HR programs, including performance reviews, learning and development initiatives, and employee feedback channels

Ensure all HR operations, processes, and documentation are fully compliant with local labor laws and regulations. Act as the primary point of contact for regional labor authorities (e.g., Ministry of Labor, Social Security)

Proactively review, draft, and update HR policies and procedures to maintain legal compliance and reflect Tesla's culture and best practices

Partner effectively with HR Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Legal, Employee Relations) to deliver seamless support to the business

What You'll Bring

A minimum of 4 years of experience in a progressive HR Business Partner or Generalist role, with demonstrated expertise in core HR functions, including performance management, compensation, coaching, and policy implementation

Business-level fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required

Expert knowledge of labor laws, employment regulations, and HR best practices in key Latin American countries (specifically Mexico, Chile, and Colombia). Experience supporting a US-based multinational company is highly preferred

Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases, from investigation to resolution

Exceptional planning and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently while influencing and collaborating effectively at all levels of the organization

Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% within Latin America and occasionally to the US. Candidates must hold a valid visa for entry into the US. This position is based in an office environment and at times will be spent in retail, service, and warehouse locations

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