The HR Associate at Tesla plays a crucial role in supporting the HR team and collaborating with employees to foster a positive work environment. This hands-on position involves supporting workforce planning, coaching/development, employee engagement, and various ad-hoc projects. Responsibilities include interpreting HR policies, partnering with HR specialists, identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience, resolving employee inquiries, creating reports and analytics, performing data audits, and coordinating with other HR departments on leave-related matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Suite, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.