Human Resource Generalist I

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

Basic Job Functions:

The Human Resources Generalist I works with HR management and Operations management to provide associate relations support necessary to enable successful operations in a manufacturing facility. Provides day-to-day HR support by serving as the primary point of contact for associates and supervisors for assigned teams/crews in a manufacturing environment. This position has responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits, employee relations, training, onboarding, policy implementation, and employment law compliance.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in Human Resources is preferred.
• In lieu of 1 to 2 years of HR experience, a minimum of 5 years of a combination of relevant experience and education is required.
• Proven employee relations experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems, ADP, and Kronos is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required, major in human resources or business is preferred.
• A PHR or SHRM-CP certification is preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of employment/labor laws.
• Time management & strong organization skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and people skills.
• Ethical Practice.
• Cultural Awareness.
• Relationship management.
• Must be self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs and HRIS systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the day-to-day management of HR operations, administration of policies and procedures and programs of the organization.
• Partnering with manufacturing associates and supervisors in the plant to provide HR guidance.
• Coordinate with Benefits, Payroll, and other HR internal departments to ensure quick, equitable, and courteous resolution.
• Is responsible for employee relations; with oversight, communicates & assists in resolving associates' concerns appropriately and in a timely and ethical fashion.
• Administers the day-to-day functions of the HR Generalist for onboarding, off-boarding, recruitment, leave cases and employment status changes.
• Assisting talent acquisition and recruitment processes
• Organizes, manages, and maintains confidential personnel and human resources information files electronically.
• Recommends improvements to HR processes and systems.
• Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures, policy interpretation and adherence.
• Participates with planning and implementation of team and personal goals.
• Oversees and maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefit laws and regulations.
• Gathers and analyzes data with useful HR metrics; prepares reports.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Human Resources Manager or Lead.
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• No travel is required.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $45,600 - $65,000 / 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.