About the Role

Tesla is dedicated to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy by ensuring a seamless and frictionless customer experience. We continuously innovate and provide best-in-class services through pioneering new products and services. To achieve this, Tesla is seeking a hardworking and passionate Product Engineer. This role is integral to a core team focused on delivering a highly scalable platform that supports the growth of current and future products and services for our customers in India.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a product vision and strategy for global Workforce Management solutions, encompassing payroll, time and attendance, scheduling, compliance, leave, and accruals.
• Define the roadmap and customer scenarios for a global application.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, legal, and business stakeholders, such as finance and HR, to deliver business-specific value.
• Work closely with Legal, HR, and Payroll teams to gain an in-depth understanding of localized processes and data requirements for each market.
• Partner with the engineering team to build a scalable architecture that not only meets current needs but also anticipates future growth scenarios and scalability within a complex global domain.
• Engage with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for enhancements, automation, and simplified workflows.
• Leverage a strong understanding of HR processes and procedures, particularly in leave administration, to provide informed support and guidance to stakeholders.
• Review common payroll and Time & Attendance system issues and questions, providing timely resolutions in conjunction with the Help Desk/Answer Bar and escalating as necessary.
• Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure customer satisfaction and business impact, analyzing them to inform decision-making processes.
• Prioritize effectively between existing versus new customers, and between features, architectural improvements, and operational excellence.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or an MBA, or equivalent practical experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, product development, or a functional role with demonstrated customer impact and exceptional abilities.
• Essential prior experience in HRIS/Payroll/Timekeeping domains such as ADP, Kronos, SAP, Peoplesoft, Workday, or UKG Dimensions within a global context.
• Proficiency in gathering business requirements, documentation, creating user stories, functional specifications, and building system designs with engineering teams.
• A proven track record of translating customer insights into tangible product features that resonate with users.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial instincts with a clear bias for informed action and a history of leading new initiatives with limited resources and support.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to leverage data and metrics for assumptions and decision-making.
• Capability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of teams, including engineering, UX, legal, finance, sales, and operations.
• Good understanding and practical experience in technology development best practices (e.g., Agile) and product management technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience presenting to senior executives.