Director, Human Resources

Powering Positive Change™  

In a world of constant change, the only way to make a meaningful impact is to stay ahead of the curve. That’s why at Maxeon Solar Technologies we’ve been pushing the boundaries of solar innovation every day for 35 years – from the very edge of outer space to countless rooftops below.  

Our highly advanced solar products are powering the fight against climate change in more than 100 countries around the globe. And our brilliant, passionate, and driven team of more than 5,000 people globally are Powering Positive Change™ every day.  

Are you ready to power positive change?  

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Director, Human Resources provides site- and region-specific strategic business partnership to Maxeon’s manufacturing plant in Albuquerque, NM. The individual will have a commercially focused mindset and the ability to translate people and leadership challenges into action plans to build organizational capabilities. This role has regional responsibilities supporting primarily our new manufacturing plant - and will primarily interface with the business units’ leadership team. The Director, Human Resources reports to the VP Human Resources Business Partner and will be responsible to:

• Serve as a strategic business partner to senior leadership (ELT) focused on a transformational talent agenda designed to recruit, develop and retain the very best innovative talent in the business

• Influence the Human Resources function to develop and execute best practices to promote employee engagement and to enable a high-performing workforce to contribute to the company's strategic growth
• Provide proactive and strategic guidance and support for organizational planning and development initiatives that align the Human Resources agenda in support of key business strategies and initiatives
• Ensure that strategic human capital goals and initiatives onsite align as appropriate cross the broader organization
• Ensure that human resource costs and services are aligned with organizational goals

Critical capabilities to be successful in this position are:

• Relationship Building/Influencing: Demonstrate effective and appropriate influencing skills with senior management/partners, combining high-level human capital knowledge with deep organizational understanding. Build strong relationships with solid trust and mutual respect as the foundation. Leverage strong judgement skills to make decisions. Instinctively know when and how to introduce change, in such a way that it is broadly accepted and institutionalized
• Strong intellect: Bright individual, with ability to combine analytical reasoning, creativity and judgement. Quickly study, able to handle complex matters, with multiple initiatives going on simultaneously. Able to deal effectively with strategic issues, as well as tactical operational details
• Highly Ethical: Can be trusted to do only the "right thing" for the employees, shareholders, and others. Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity
• Values and Leadership: Demonstrates alignment to Maxeon’s Values and has the capability to lead and motivate a team. Demonstrates commitment to growing and developing internal talent
• Result Oriented: Energetic, resourceful, with strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Fully committed to the job and to deliver outstanding work. Never satisfied with status-quo, continually striving for excellence. Enjoys working hands-on

• Change Agent: Comfortable designing for the future, while managing day-to-day HR matters. Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them. Appreciates HR's impact and how HR is an integral part of the company's business strategy
• Low Ego: Puts needs of the business ahead of him/herself. Operates in a transparent fashion without a personal agenda. Possesses a well-developed sense of humor and listens first
• Self-starter: Able to challenge the status-quo sensitively and constructively. Intellectually agile, self-confident and highly articulate
• Complies at all times the Environment, Health and Safety and Manufacturing Quality standards, rules and regulations
• Performs other duties may be assigned

RELATED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related area.
• 5+ years of Human Resources leadership experience with exposure to global leaders, demonstrated experience in talent management, coaching, organizational development and/or team effectiveness.

• 10+ years of successful HR business partnership experience at a regional level or partnering with global leadership teams.
• Previous experience partnership with sales team and understanding sales compensation programs is preferred.
• Proven success in leading transformation initiatives for the business and linking HR strategies to the business
• Experience in a start-up or high growth global business
• Demonstrated experience to work effectively across all levels of an organization and HR function.

• Proven ability to operate strategically and have a hands-on approach
• Industry is open with a preference for technology industry.
• Ability to work in a multinational company preferably with previous experience working in a US MNC.

Safety Compliance

Your safety is our number one priority at Maxeon. All our employees must complete regular workplace safety training and comply with our mandatory safety standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Maxeon’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. Maxeon will not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by national, local, state or federal laws or regulations.