People Operations Specialist

What To Expect
We’re looking for a People Operations Specialist to join Tesla's HR & Recruiting team in a permanent role in Sydney or Melbourne. This is a hands-on, future focused position where you’ll become our go-to systems expert and play a key part in shaping how we work.

In this role, you’ll lead projects and initiatives that make our people function smarter, faster and more efficiently. You’ll collaborate across departments to simplify processes, drive automation and explore how AI can support our teams. You’ll also ensure smooth rollouts whenever we introduce new tools or system changes.

We’re seeking someone who’s passionate about continuous improvement and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo. You’ll use data to influence decisions, impact change, coach and support colleagues and keep critical HR & Recruiting operations & analytics requirements running seamlessly - all while helping us prepare for what’s next. If this sounds like you, apply today!

What You'll Do

Collaborate with local & global HR and Recruiting leads to achieve alignment for processes and procedures as well as proactively share knowledge and best practices

Influence strategic direction for ANZ HR and Recruiting support functions, integrating AI solutions

Ensure the improvement and optimization of administrative processes, including compliance audits, systems and tooling

Be a subject matter expert for end-to-end HR processes (onboarding, job changes, termination, etc.) and HR compliance

Provide weekly Recruiting progress reports, communicating progress and providing insights

Lead recruiting data exercises and headcount planning initiatives for senior leaders and country directors

Update candidate and employee life-cycle events in HR and Recruiting systems

Drive adoption, promotion, and expertise of HR Operating Systems (HROS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) among team members and stakeholders

As needed analytical support on recruiting and HR projects

Play a pivotal role in communicating changes with stakeholders and the broader HR & Recruiting teams

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience preferred

3+ years of experience in working in People Operations / HR shared services role in a fast-paced complex environment

Evidence of impacting change initiatives in an HR or Recruiting function at a national level

Experience creating reports using a variety of data sources, highlighting insights or trends

Demonstrated experience working with Recruiting or People teams, or in-depth knowledge of the full-cycle recruiting and/or employee life-cycle process

Demonstrated success in leveraging automation tools to enhance operational efficiency (including use of AI solutions)

Strong analytical skills with the ability to create impactful data-driven reports (Advanced Excel skills strongly preferred)

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration

Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members in a fast-paced environment, advocate for function

Critical thinking and a first principles approach to problem solving

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