Lead- Human Resources

• The HR Lead will be responsible for front line strategic human resources support ensuring Human Resources functions and activities run effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with First Solar’s Core Values. Will also lead and support more complex HR initiatives and analysis and special projects as assigned and act as a mentor to HR Generalists to ensure a “best in class”, customer focused HR Organization..
• Manage and supervise a team of HR Generalist in term of providing guidance, support, managing team’s performance and skill development.
• Assist Site Human Resources Sr. Manager in managing the operation portion of Human Resources function at the site to ensure all spectrum of Human Resources functions and activities run effectively and efficiently and in accordance with First Solar’s culture.
• Be an Effective Business Partner by providing ongoing HR support as Contracted with the Business Operations.
• Support/advice Managers and Associates on issues dealing with Employee Performance and Compensation Planning.
• Be an Effective Consultant on Organizational Development issues and initiatives.
• Work with the Operations to Prepare the Workplace for Changes in Business and Demographic Trends and Responding to those changes.
• Broker with our partners in Human Resources Specialist Roles to provide seamless Products and Services to meet Specific Business /Organizational Needs.
• Be in charge of one HR Focus Area that are Training and Development, Compensation, Benefits, Culture and Wellness.

Education:-

• BS Degree in relevant discipline required
• PHR, SPHR or GPHR certification is preferred

Experience:-  

• 6 to 8 years progressive experience in Human Resources, required
• Experience working in a corporate environment, required
• Adept in working with different personality types and has the skill to be influential with all levels of management and staff
• Knowledge of HRIS systems (Oracle) and Kronos, a plus
• Working knowledge of employment/labor laws and regulations, required
• Experience Supervising others

Required Skills/Competencies:-

• 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
• Process oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
• Build strong customer relationships and positively maintain those relationships through timely responses and cooperation to achieve mutual goals and objectives
• Self-motivated, people sensitive, results oriented
• Ability to effectively use a broad range of tools to support audit work, including data analysis, benchmarking and business research tools.
• Must be detail oriented and consistently accurate
• Excellent project management ability; follow-up and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ethical Practice
• Global & Cultural Awareness
• Ability to work with various organizations and associates throughout the company
• Managerial/leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize and shift focus in a rapid changing and dynamic environment
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Agility: Creative and resilient to evolve continuously to take the emerging opportunities
• Collaboration: working together to achieve the final goals

Essential Responsibilities:-

• Administer HR processes providing support to the HR team, Business partners
• Partnering with department leaders throughout the organization to provide HR guidance in all employee relations matters, includes coaching managers on associate issues to bring them to resolution, conducting investigations, aiding department leaders with organizational alignment and headcount management, promotions, demotions, etc.
• Partner with global business partners to ensure adherence to company HC budget and proper allocation of headcount costs
• Partner with Human Resources SME’s to coordinate and facilitate special business projects
• Provide assistance and training to department leaders and associates on the interpretation and enforcement of employment laws, HR policies and procedures.
• Resolve associate relations issues
• Maintain confidentiality of all associates, company and customer information
• Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures;  policy interpretation and adherence
• Participate with planning and implementation of team and personal goals
• Responsible for policy interpretation and adherence
• Partner with HR Management with planning and implementation of team goals
• Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics; prepare reports
• Job description subject to change at anytime
• Performing others duties as assigned

Location:-

• India.

Company Overview:-

First Solar is leading the world’s sustainable energy future. We are an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries of the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants. Our cost-advantaged solar technology boasts the smallest carbon footprint, lowest life cycle water use, and fastest energy payback in the industry. We are delivering solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges including climate change, energy security, water scarcity, and the unsustainable growing consumption of natural resources. At First Solar, you will feel valued, appreciated and challenged, working side-by-side with some of the top minds in the industry. You will be regularly updated on the company’s goals, progress and achievements. First Solar maintains a culture where all associates work together to lead the world’s sustainable energy future. We believe in employee engagement, collaboration, well-being and productivity for all generations and emerging work styles.We’re changing the world. Now, let us start with yours. First Solar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. First Solar’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by application country, federal, state or local laws; the company prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.