Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter

Job Description

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.

At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!

As a Recruiter, you will get the opportunity to support the hiring ramp-up for one the largest high-tech manufacturing facilities in Europe, contribute with your creative ideas to impactful projects, and be part of an awesome team!

Job Responsibilities

• Partnering with Hiring Managers to assess talent needs and provide expertise and guidance around hiring plan and strategy, driving the full end-to-end recruiting cycle
• Actively using data to shape how you work by knowing how to assess and measure your candidate funnels as well as preparing reporting for your hiring teams
• Working cross-functionally with different Talent Acquisition and People teams in your region and EMEA
• Focusing on providing a Best in Class candidate experience at every opportunity
• Conducting thorough behavioral-based interviews and phone screens to assess both technical ablity as well as skills necessary to be successful in the Tesla environment
• Advocating for and driving a diverse and inclusive recruitment strategy
• Sourcing passive candidates through various channels and activities

Job Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German
• Previous recruiting experience in an agency and/or corporate environment, preferably recruiting for skilled blue collar roles such as mechanics or production workers or engineers
• A demonstrated track record of excellence in sourcing, assessing, and hiring talent 
• Proven relationship management experience with hiring teams and business partners, taking lead on assessing talent needs and setting hiring plans
• Proficient with creating reports by leveraging Excel and the ability to adopt and adapt quickly to new technology and systems (digitally savvy)
• Experience with working in an agile, fast-paced environment where things change very quickly, as well as the ability to adapt to constantly changing/fluctuating targets and business needs
• Skills in offer negotiation, awareness of pertinent employment legislation, and employment market trends

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

• Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop
• E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas
• You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses
• We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.