Total Rewards Intern (Fall 2024)

Job Description

Basic Job Scope:

• Leading the world’s sustainable energy future, First Solar interns work around the globe/country in research and development, marketing, project development, information technology, engineering, energy services and much more. When you work at First Solar, you will be challenged every day and provided real world experience. You will be given the opportunity to find new solutions and develop new skills to further advance your skillset. At First Solar we strive to foster a culture that encourages innovation through collaboration, urging colleagues to take smart risks, learning from failures and course correcting, and owning personal accountability for contributing to our mission.
  
  

Expected Length of Internship:

• This internship will be for the months of August to December – Fall semester
• As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the essential functions of the position.
  
  

Education/Experience:

• Working toward a Bachelors Degree in Business with a concentration in Human Resources. Intern should be entering their Senior Year.
• Program knowledge and exposure in the Field of Benefits Administration and Compensation is desired but not required.
• Prior HR Internship in any HR discipline would be highly desired but not required.
• First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university.
  
  

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Microsoft Office Skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good Analytical skills
  
  

Basic Internship Scope (Project):

• Our Intern will assist the team by providing analytic and communication support for First Solar’s Compensation and Benefit Programs for the US. This includes; Assistance with the completion of Salary Surveys and Job Profile creations, audit of benefit deductions against payroll registers, attend and assist at the weekly new hire benefits orientations, assist with the planning, communication and execution of our annual Open Enrollment Benefit process and our Annual Salary Increase process. Our Intern will also have exposure to the development of our Benefits strategy for 2025 and system enhancements for our Compensation processes.
• The main project that our Intern will be assigned will include assisting with the preparation of all of our marketing materials and associate communications for Open Enrollment along with assisting with the system requirements when the Open Enrollment Process is open. There will also be project work with the Annual Salary Increase processes which could include follow up activities with HR to assure the planning is being completed timely and accurately.
• Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.
• Estimated Salary Range: $18/hour
  
  

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.