Human Resources Manager

About the role

The Human Resources Manager at First Solar is responsible for managing human resources functions and activities in alignment with the company's Code of Conduct, Behaviors & Core Values. They oversee and direct the work of reporting HR staff and encourage their professional development.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements clearly defined processes, policies, and practices in collaboration with HR leadership.
• Serves as a strategic business partner for assigned business areas and sites, addressing HR-related issues and concerns.
• Manages HR projects with national scope and supports regional HR requirements, coordinating with Corporate HR leadership.
• Partners with global business partners to ensure adherence to company HR budget and proper allocation of headcount costs.
• Responds to employee relations issues, investigates complaints, and provides guidance on HR matters.
• Supports HR business partnerships in performance appraisals, salary administration, succession planning, organizational design, and transactional processes.
• Prepares and delivers internal HR communications on topics such as employee relations, compensation, benefits, policies, and processes.
• Maintains confidentiality of all associates, company, and customer information.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, employment legislation, and ensures compliance for the region of operation.
• Maintains office physical requirements, including standing and sitting for extended periods.

Requirements

• 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 skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required.
• Master’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.
• PREFERRED: PHR or SPHR certification.

Skills

• Well-versed in 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and consistently accurate.
• Ability to interact with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Self-motivated, capable of working 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 and agility in a fast-moving environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ethical practice.
• Global and cultural awareness.
• Proven computer skills in Microsoft Office application suite and human resources information systems.