Approval Operations Compliance Specialist

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Utah, Draper
Oct 23, 2025
What to Expect The Approval Operations Compliance Specialist ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of operational workflows by conducting detailed quality reviews, investigating root causes of compliance issues, and maintaining clear documentation of standards and corrective actions. This role combines strong analytical skills with technical writing expertise to identify improvement opportunities, support audit readiness, and enhance process consistency across the organization. What You'll Do Perform detailed quality assurance reviews of approval operations to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory and internal standards Conduct root cause analysis for identified compliance gaps or recurring quality issues, collaborating with relevant teams to drive corrective actions Analyze quality and compliance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training guides, and compliance documentation to ensure clarity and alignment across teams Partner with operations, policy, and training teams to implement process improvements and track effectiveness of corrective measures Support audit preparation and responses by ensuring proper documentation and adherence to company and regulatory requirements Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations through clear reports and presentations to management and key stakeholders What You'll Bring 2-4 years of experience in compliance, quality assurance, or operational process review-preferably within energy, utilities, or technology sectors Strong understanding of quality management principles, compliance frameworks, and root cause analysis methodologies Proficiency in analyzing operational data and summarizing findings into actionable insights Ability to work across teams, take initiative without full direction, and escalate blockers with context and clarity Excellent technical writing skills with experience drafting and maintaining SOPs, process maps, or compliance documentation High attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and internal systems; bonus for experience with CRM, ticketing, or workflow tools Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: 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 options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance 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 Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program