DescriptionBasic Job Functions:
The Talent and Development Specialist will assist in the creation and execution of talent management programs that reflect our company values, boost employee engagement, and enhance performance to achieve business goals. These programs encompass performance management, talent SWOT and action planning, succession planning, career development, training, and other strategic initiatives. The specialist will support the implementation and evaluation of these talent programs, collaborate with the talent team, HR business partners, and business leaders to develop and communicate these initiatives, and serve as a point of contact for talent management technologies.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in related area such as HR, Education, Analytics, Business is preferred.
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources; preferably in a global organization
- Experience in reporting, analytics, and HR initiatives is preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel-advanced, and PowerPoint
Required Skills/Competencies:
- Ability to gather information, analyze, articulate, and visualize to facilitate problem solving
- Attention to detail; demonstrate consistent follow-through on tasks
- Effective oral and written communication skills with key stakeholders
- Organizational skills
- Comfortable working in an environment in which businesses processes, tools, deadlines etc. are continually evolving
- Demonstrated experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects and managing activities to meet multiple competing deadlines
- Ability to deliver training on Talent Management processes through a variety of mediums to associates
- Ability to effectively think globally as well as regularly employ integrative and solution-oriented thinking
- Excellent analytical skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel
- Continuous learning and problem-solving mindset
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support for talent management processes, including performance reviews and succession planning
- Help organize workshops, seminars, and other development activities
- Serve as a point of contact to the business for talent management programs and technology
- 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
- Maintain relevant intranet sites and training deliverables; keep content fresh and accurate
- Create communication plans; draft messages; contribute to organizational communications and platforms, HR Partner updates, manager/associate emails
- Actively research industry trends and benchmark successful programs
- All other duties as assigned
- Job description subject to change at any time
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports directly into the Manager of Talent Management and Learning
- This position will not have direct reports
Travel:
- 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
Estimated Salary Range:
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.
