Human Resources Manager

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 

Basic Job Functions:

The Human Resources Manager performs management-level strategic human resources related duties for First Solar.  Ensures all human resources functions and activities run effectively and efficiently and in accordance with First Solar's Code of Conduct, Behaviors & Core Values.  Carries out responsibilities across the HR generalist spectrum, including the following functional areas: recruiting, employee relations, transaction preparation & processing, process and procedure development and interpretation, benefits, training & communication. Oversees’ and directs the work of reporting HR staff and encourages the development of the HR staff.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 7 years total experience in Human Resources required.
• 3 years’ experience managing HR professionals or 1 year of experience as a Lead - Human Resources at First Solar required.
• Strong project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required.
• Master’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.
• PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Well-versed in the key US Federal and State employment laws.
• Skilled in auditing and consulting the business on best practices, processes, and reporting risks and or changes to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Must have the ability to formulate and deliver recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using the Company’s standards, practices, policies, or procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and consistently accurate.
• Must be able to interact with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple tasks, manage projects, and meet deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.     
• Ability to work with various organizations and associates throughout the company.
• Excellent project management ability: follow-up and meet deadlines.
• Strong influencing skills as well as the ability to be agile in a fast moving and changing environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ethical Practice.
• Global & Cultural Awareness.
• Proven computer skills in Microsoft Office application suite and human resources information systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Works with HR leadership to establish clearly defined processes, policies, and practices.  Supports region-specific HR requirements and coordinates with Corporate HR leadership to devise and make recommendations to support growth and maturation of assigned environments.
• Leads or oversees HR projects with national scope, implements HR projects for site location.
• Acts as a strategic business partner for assigned business area(s) and site(s).
• Provides an HR presence for employees and managers regarding HR-related issues, questions, and concerns, while maintaining good working relationships and building credibility with employees.
• Partners with global business partners to ensure adherence to company HC budget and proper allocation of headcount costs.
• Responds to employee relations issues (investigations and corrective actions) such as employee complaints, supervisor/manager concerns regarding practice or policy application, and performance improvement. 
• Supports key HR business partnership efforts in performance appraisal process, salary administration process, succession planning, organizational design, and transactional processes such as transfers, increases, promotions, terminations, and administration of various processes due to internal or external policy or regulation requirements as necessary. 
• Prepares and delivers internal employee HR communications on HR subjects including employee relations, compensation, benefits, policies, and processes.
• Partners with HR Management with planning and implementation of team goals.
• Gathers and analyzes data with useful HR metrics; prepares reports.
•  Is responsible for monitoring industry trends, employment legislation and ensures compliance for the region of operation. 
• Maintains confidentiality of all associates, company, and customer information.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will have direct reports.

Travel:

• 10 – 20%
• If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range:

•  $99,600 - $142,000 / annually

US Physical Requirements:

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the 

phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.