Internship, Compensation Project Manager (Winter/Spring 2026)

What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start January 2026 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e., through April) or into early Summer 2026, 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.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick time after 90 days of employment 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

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