Leave Analyst

What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, analytical, innovative and customer-focused individual to join our dynamic benefits team. The Leave Analyst position will be responsible for supporting with specific functions aligning with leave administration, supporting assigned vendor relationships, performance, and implementation, participating in strategic and innovation sessions, owning and driving process improvement in various areas, assisting with denied leaves and other project-based work as needed. What You'll Do * Support vendor relationships to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant administration of assigned Leave programs * Communicate with employees and provide timely follow-up to ensure understanding of leave implications (pay, benefits, return to work) * Execute changes in HRIS system and coordinate with applicable departments * Interprets and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with applicable federal and state laws (FMLA, ADA, ADAAA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.) * Create or manage reporting delivery and accuracy for assigned programs such as equity vesting delay report, quarterly performance LOA list report, auditing payroll and salary finance validations. Audit existing plans and programs to ensure compliance and update as legislative requirements are updated * Use thorough understanding of plan design and administrative procedures to drive constant improvement and improved accuracy * Constantly evaluate current practices to find better ways get the job done, innovative ways to solve problems, and employ a scrappy/hands-on approach to Leave management What You'll Bring * 3+ years of Leave Consulting and/or Leave Administration experience. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in experience * Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept to implementation and concisely communicate complex information * Ability to work in a team environment with a strong sense of urgency * Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills desired. HRIS experience is a plus * Strong vendor management, project management, analytical and problem-solving skills Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: * Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction * Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits * Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution * Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits * Company paid Basic Life, ADandD * Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) * Employee Assistance Program * Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays * Back-up childcare and parenting support resources * Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft and legal services, and pet insurance * Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs * Tesla Babies program * Commuter benefits * Employee discounts and perks program Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexu al orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.