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Job Description
Internship, HR & People Teams (Fall 2026) Tesla Motors, Inc. 22.00 - 27.00 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto May 21, 2026
What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start August 2026 and continue through the entire Fall term(i.e., through December)or into early Spring 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 Possible:
Fremont, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX; Sparks, NV; Buffalo, NY What You'll Do As an HR/People Intern, you can work with various areas of HR to support the following initiatives: Coordinating new hire orientation and onboarding training efforts
Administrating enrollment, attendance, travel, supplies and materials for orientation and onboarding programs
Create communication for Learning and Development platforms
Onboarding employee experience
Comprehensive analytics that help to drive employee engagement
Optimizing and standardizing HR processes and programs
Administering best in class solutions for benefits delivery What You'll Bring
Bachelor's or Master's student working towards a Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Communications or Business
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, intellectually curious and who take initiative and risks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates strong ability to embrace and adapt to change, takes initiative and showcases curiosity
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 Compensation and Benefits
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
Expected Compensation
$22.00 - $27.00/hour + benefits Pay 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.