Internship, Compensation Project Manager (Fall 2026)

Description:
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. Please consider before applying.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. This is required for external applicants. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year around program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
We are looking for a highly motivated and organized intern to support a key Compensation Infrastructure Project. This project aims to streamline processes, integrate systems, and develop reporting tools for the Compensation and HR teams. The intern will play a crucial role in project management, driving coordination across teams to ensure successful and timely project delivery.

Responsibilities:
Lead project management tasks, including creating and tracking project plans, milestones, and deliverables

Organize and facilitate meetings across multiple teams, tracking progress and capturing action items
Bridge communication between business stakeholders and developers to clarify and translate business requirements
Support automation efforts to improve process efficiency
Monitor project timelines, identify risks, and ensure deadlines are met
Collaborate with compensation, HR, and IT/software teams to align on project objectives

Requirements:
Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment
Basic knowledge of project management methodologies is highly desirable
Familiarity with system integration, reporting tools, or automation scripting is a plus
High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive HR and compensation data
Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

Compensation & 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