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Internship, Total Rewards (Summer 2026)

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Mar 13, 2026
What to Expect Please consider before applying: This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through the entire Summer term (i.e., through August) or into early Fall 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 given them projects that are critical to their team's success. Location: Austin, TX Tesla isseekinga highly motivated, detail-oriented, analytical,innovativeand customer-focused individual to join our dynamic benefits team. TheInternposition willbe responsible for developing,maintainingand coordinating communications for Total Rewards,coordinating new vendor relationship implementations,support the transition of manual onsite processes to new vendor,assistingwith open enrollmentpreparednessand otherproject basedwork as needed. What You'll Do Coordinate with Total Rewards team members on communications topics for upcoming monthsto develop a communications timeline, content, and audience Partner withPeopleContent team forcommunication review and development and final approval, before sending out communications toapprovedaudience Track effectiveness of communication content and styles through monitoring click rates and behavior change withappropriate vendorrelationships Monitor internal email and address employee needs with direction from senior staff Developlistof vendors for engagement for employee discounts, working with Global Supply on legal documentation Work with internal staff and vendor partners to transition QMCSOs, VOEs, and Medicare processes Support any SharePoint and HR Chatbot updates in preparation for new policies, procedures, or vendors Constantly evaluate current practices to find better waysgetthe job done, innovative ways to solve problems, and employ a scrappy/hands-on approach to benefits management What You'll Bring HR, Benefits, Administration, and Customer Service Experience Strong Excel,PowerPointand skills Knowledge of benefit plan administration and management, ERISA, ACA, HIPAA,COBRAand IRS regulations Strong,detailed project management, analytical andproblem solvingskills 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