Benefits Analyst I

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

Basic Job Functions:

Analyze benefit programs and assist in the implementation, administration and communication of benefits programs for the Company

Experience:

• Minimum 1-3 years of progressive experience in a corporate HR environment
• Basic experience with project management support required
• Analysis of Benefits, HR or finance preferred
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems preferred
• Experience with corporate communications preferred

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in HR or finance
• CEBS or CBP preferred

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of most relevant US benefits laws required, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and HIPAA
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities required
• Basic Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, logical reasoning, written and verbal persuasion/communication skills
• Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday HRIS Systems or like systems preferred

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance with the administration of the 401(k) plan
• Track benefit costs on a monthly basis. Report on findings.
• Provide data for appropriate benefit surveys
• Verify benefit plan premiums/fees and prepare payments to be made to vendors
• Assist with open enrollment and new benefit plan rollouts, including administration, communication and system setup
• Assist with audit of data in the HRIS record-keeping system
• Handle basic benefit issues, interfacing with vendors as needed
• Participate on US wellness team and assist with wellness initiatives as needed
• Work to understand all relevant local, state and federal benefit regulations
• Assist Payroll and HRIT team as needed with benefit projects
• Assist Total Reward Statement project team as needed
• Provide basic support with the creation of benefit training and communications to all levels of associates
• Maintain effective partnerships with HR to ensure that benefit solutions maintain retention while meeting business needs
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships:

• Sr Manager - Global Compensation & North America Benefits

Estimated Salary Range:

• $47,000-$67,000 / annually

Travel:

• Minimal

US Physical Requirements:

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order 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.