HR Business Partner, Auckland (12 Month FTC)

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support our team in New Zealand and the Australia region. The HR Partner drives our mission by working with leaders and employees across the business to ensure Tesla is a great place to work for everyone. Our team achieves results by being driven, innovative, collaborative and trustworthy. This role is both hands-on and strategic and provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, learning and development, and ad hoc projects as necessary. Tesla’s HR Business Partners are passionate about their work and help deliver positive change every day.

This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity, covering parental leave, based at our Auckland office.

• Be a credible activist for your clients, your team and our mission. Exert influence to create positive change and proactively mitigate and resolve employee issues. Adaptability and Capability to learn the business of the your client
• Partner effectively with HR specialist groups including Learning & Development, Recruiting and Compensation
• Proactively identify opportunities and assess improvements to the employee experience and partner with management to develop and implement innovative and lasting solutions
• Be a leader throughout Tesla. Advise, mentor/coach and guide all levels of management to develop positive employee engagement capability and leadership skills
• Build credibility and trust among employees. Resolve employee concerns through compassion, a systematic approach, clear documentation and follow-through
• Partner with the business to build engaged, high-performing teams
• Provide coaching and guidance for junior members of the HR team
• Manage Workers Compensation requirements for all states, including yearly renewal submissions, and managing claims
• Provide support to the recruiting team as needed
• Consult and advise on succession planning, talent reviews and driving the annual merit planning cycle
• Actively develop our team members in conjunction with leader

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in relevant work experience
• Experience in a HR Business Partner or other HR role including coaching, employee relations, compensation, training and HR project management or program implementation
• Experience objectively coaching employees and management through complex issues
• Applied knowledge of employment law
• Strong knowledge of NZ employment legislation, AU experience of Modern Awards desirable
• Demonstrated experience in organizational development, change management, coaching and communications
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with all levels of the organization and positively influence teams
• Proven planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks
• Outstanding written and verbal communication; must be a clear, concise and persuasive communicator
• Ability to travel on a regular basis, within New Zealand and to Australia
• You must be available to work five days per week in our Auckland office