Senior HR Partner Engineering

Tesla; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in York Region is seeking an experienced HR Partner to enhance employee experience within its Engineering teams. The role involves delivering strategic HR programs, coaching management, and collaborating with HR centers of excellence. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of HR experience. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of labor laws are essential. This is a unique opportunity to contribute positively to the organization and drive meaningful change.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or similar HR role.
• Applied knowledge of labor laws and employment standards.
• Resourceful and self-motivated in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic HR support and programs to employees and managers.
• Consult with management to develop effective organizational structures.
• Align HR policies with leadership goals and objectives.

Skills

Influential leadership

Performance management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

What To Expect

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. We are looking for an experienced HR Partner to support our Engineering teams.

What You’ll Do

• Be a leader and credible activist for your clients, your team and our mission; exert influence to create positive change
• Deliver both strategic and tactical HR support and programs to employees and managers, including performance management, organizational design, learning and development, compensation programs and employee relations
• Partner effectively with HR centers of excellence including Immigration, Compensation and Benefits, Tesla Talent, Employee Relations, and Recruiting
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience and partner with management to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions
• Work with leaders to develop effective organizational structures to drive organizational health. Consult and coach all levels of management to build and serve high‑performing, diverse and inclusive teams
• Supports human resources leadership to formulate, determine, and effectuate management policies regarding HR, including special access to confidential and sensitive personnel communication and records
• Aligns conduct in performing all job duties and functions with human resources leadership goals and objectives, exercising good judgment in all interactions with Company employees

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant work experience
• 3+ years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or similar HR role
• Applied knowledge of labor laws and statutes for employment with understanding and hands‑on application of internal and external HR principles, practices and standards, experience with U.S. based employee’s a plus
• Resourceful and self‑motivated with ability to work in changing environments
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to assess situations and make decisions based on data while drawing from previous experience
• Demonstrated experience with coaching employees and management through complex and difficult issues
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner and collaborate with all levels of the organization and positively influence teams