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 and development, employee engagement, and ad hoc projects. Responsibilities include interpreting HR policies, partnering with HR specialists, identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience, answering employee inquiries, developing reports and analytics, conducting data audits, and coordinating with other HR teams on assignments like LOAs and modified duties. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Suite, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. This contract position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.