Basic Job Functions:
The Talent Management Specialist will support the design and implementation of talent management programs that drive company values, increase employee engagement, and accelerate performance to deliver business results. Talent programs include performance management, talent action planning, succession planning, career development, training and other strategic projects. The talent management specialist will execute and measure effectiveness of talent programs; partner and collaborate with talent team, HR business partners and business leaders to develop, communicate and implement programs and processes; and operate as the functional contact of talent management technology.
Experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources
- Experience in Organizational Development initiatives is strongly preferred
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel-advanced, and PowerPoint)
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in related area such as HR, Education, Business is preferred.
Required Skills/Competencies:
- Ability to gather information, analyze, articulate, and visualize to facilitate problem solving
- Attention to detail; demonstrate consistent follow-through on tasks
- 2-3 years demonstrated experience supporting the design and execution of talent management processes and programs strongly preferred
- Effective oral and written communication skills with key stakeholders, including senior business leaders
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and managing activities to meet multiple competing deadlines.
- Ability to deliver training through a variety of mediums to associates at all levels in the organization
- Ability to effectively think globally as well as regularly employ integrative and solution-oriented thinking
- Excellent analytical skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel
- Highly detail-oriented, analytic, energetic and self-motivated individual
- Passion for a talent mindset and driving performance
- Comfortable working in an environment in which businesses processes, tools, deadlines etc. are continually evolving
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
Essential Responsibilities:
- Support and administer the company’s performance and talent management systems and processes; conduct status monitoring and manage reminders/escalation
- Support administration of engagement and pulse check surveys; support design, implementation, and action planning
- Develop and curate content; maintain relevant intranet sites and training deliverables; keep content fresh and accurate
- Facilitate the planning and delivery of training programs and strategies jointly with HR and other internal stakeholders. This includes facilitation of classroom and virtual sessions
- Execute communication plans; draft messages; contribute to HR News, HR Partner updates, manager/associate emails
- Recommend strategies to retain and engage key talent
- Actively research industry trends and benchmark successful programs
- Perform basic financial and operational administrative duties, such as purchase requests, invoice management, and department charge backs
- Serves as a key point of contact to the business for talent management programs and technology, addressing questions and requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Contribute to process and system enhancements; drive for self-service, automation, efficiencies, and insightful reporting; develop test plans and execute testing
- Committed to creating & searching for new and innovative approaches to activities that enhance performance
- Serves as an effective and successful change agent
- High degree of organizational and time management skills; able to set and manage expectations and competing priorities
Reporting Relationships:
Estimated Salary Range:
Travel:
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 band 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.
