The HR Associate at Tesla plays a crucial role in supporting the HR team and employees, ensuring a positive work environment. This hands-on position involves workforce planning, coaching/development, employee engagement, and various ad-hoc projects. Responsibilities include interpreting HR policies, partnering with HR specialists (Learning & Development, Employee Relations, Recruiting, HR Operations, Payroll), identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience, responding to employee inquiries, developing reports/analytics, conducting data audits, and coordinating with other teams on assignments (LOA, Light Duty, etc.). The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, strong Microsoft Suite proficiency, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.