Internship, HR Partner, HR & Legal (Winter/Spring 2027)

About the role

Internship, HR Partner, HR & Legal (Winter/Spring 2027) | Tesla (People)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 284885 | Job Type: Intern/Apprentice

What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue the entire Spring term (i.e., through April) or into early Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships.

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.

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

Multiple Locations: Fremont, CA, Palo Alto, CA, or Austin, TX

What You'll Do

• Support workforce planning strategy and process improvement: Document workflows, assess workforce composition and capabilities, recommend future oriented development plans
• Support employee lifecycle touchpoints: onboarding, learning/development, performance management, offboarding, etc.
• Triage employee escalations related to the employee experience: pay/benefits, career growth, workplace issues, performance, etc.
• Use data to inform decisions and drive employee engagement
• Analyze HR processes and programs and recommend integration of automation and SI tools that improve employee experience and efficiency

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Information Systems, etc., or related field
• Available for a minimum of 12+ weeks for the internship
• Able to work 40+ hours per week
• Self-starters who are results oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectuallycurious and who take initiative and risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with difficult conversations, talking to new people, de-escalating situations
• Demonstrates strong ability to embrace and adapt to change, takes initiative and showcases curiosity
• Excellent judgement, discretion, and problem solving; collaborative and solution oriented
• 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

Benefits

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

• Medical plans > 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)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$22.00 - $27.00 + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.