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Human Resources Business Partner

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Job Description

At SMA America, we believe in Energy that Changes. Since 1981, SMA has been developing innovative solar technology with a purpose -- making the installation, operation, and maintenance of photovoltaic power plants simpler, more reliable, safer and more cost effective. In the meantime, we’ve also been collecting awards as a great place to work, providing growth opportunities to our employees, and challenging conventional thought.

The Human Resource Business Partner is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with management supporting all business units. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, policy implementation, performance management and compliance.
Primary duties / responsibilities
Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures
Leads recruiting efforts by sourcing candidates, pre-screening, scheduling interviews, collaborating with college and recruiting agency partners to fill open positions.
Is the employee’s main point of contact for benefit enrollment, claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees..
Work in conjunction with the Senior leadership team to identify and implement desired core competencies needed to develop organizational objectives.
Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Provides HR partnership through consultative support and guidance to managers and employees for development through training and/or seminars.
Analyze and interpret business organization(s) needs in order to make program improvement recommendations. Leverage best practices, identify opportunities for efficiencies, and implement solutions.
Responsible for leave of absence claims and reporting.
Develops and implement employee engagement programs.
Processes human resources reports as needed.
Other duties as may be required or assigned.
Required training (type / duration / field / additional training)
A bachelor’s degree preferably in Human Resources. A minimum of 5 years’ human resource experience.
Required relevant professional experience (type / duration)
Additional Eligibility Qualifications (preferred but not required): SHRM-CP, PHR, or PHR-CA certification.
Other specialized skills
Expert knowledge of human resource and business acumen is required. Advanced Knowledge of employment laws and their applications is required. Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is strongly preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality in a variety of situations. This position may require periodic domestic and international travel.

Additional Information:

  • Compensation: $82,000 - $108,000 annually
  • Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision with $0 premium options, 401k with match, advanced training and education opportunities, etc.

Our EEO Policy

We are an equal opportunity employer and we make our employment decisions on the basis of merit and without regard to one’s race, color, creed, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity, religion, marital status, age (over 40), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (includes HIV/Aids), medical condition (cancer, genetic characteristics), veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by law.

In accordance with applicable law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, SMA will attempt to reasonably accommodate qualified applicants with known disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship on SMA. Any qualified applicant with a disability who believes he or she requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job for which he or she is applying should identify the accommodation(s) needed in the application.

Our Privacy Policy

During your job application or recruitment process with us: (a) SMA may collect your personal information directly from you, such as when you submit your application and resume on our online portal or when you have job interviews with us. We may also obtain your personal information from third parties, including but not limited to your former employers, background or employment check service providers or third-party recruiters; and, (b) SMA may use or process applicants' personal information for relevant purposes including but not limited to general communications with you, identity verification, background or employment checks, determination of eligibility, and making hiring decisions. For successful job applicants who become SMA’s staff, we may retain and integrate your personal information collected during the recruitment process into your records at SMA. For unsuccessful job applicants, [SMA may retain your application for internal records or for future recruitment purposes].

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended including by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its implementing regulations (the “CCPA”). This Company Personnel and Covered Individuals Privacy Notice for California Residents issued by SMA is applicable to you and explains your CCPA rights and our collection, use or disclosure of your personal information.

If you have any question regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected]

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