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HR Business Partner @ Trina Solar

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Responsibilities <ul><li>Act as the <strong>primary on‑site HR representative</strong> for the Module business in EU, providing day‑to‑day HR support, consultation, problem‑solving, and coaching to managers and employees across the module business unit.</li><li>Partner closely with business leaders to understand workforce needs, assist in <strong>driving end‑to‑end recruitment</strong> (active sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding) and build a strong talent pipeline in the solar/renewable energy sector.</li><li><strong>Own employee relations</strong> – handle complex cases, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, investigations, and grievances, with a pragmatic and legally sound approach.</li><li>Provide <strong>on‑site HR support</strong> for the Zurich office, managing all local people processes (visas, payroll coordination, benefits, and policy implementation) and ensuring seamless support for expatriate managers relocating to Switzerland.</li><li>Drive <strong>talent development and career conversations</strong> – proactively identify skill gaps, coordinate training programs, and facilitate individual development plans to enhance team performance and employee engagement.</li><li>Support and guide managers in <strong>performance review cycles</strong>, goal setting, and performance improvement plans, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.</li><li>Ensure <strong>compliance with EU labor law</strong> and internal HR policies; advise management on local employment regulations and risk mitigation</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>3–5 years of HR BP or generalist experience, with proven hands‑on expertise in recruitment and employee relations.</li><li>Experience in a fast‑paced, international environment; background in the solar, new energy, or renewable energy industry is strongly preferred.</li><li>Solid knowledge of EU labor law (not just Swiss law) and practical experience with local employment practices.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills – able to influence and coach managers at all levels.</li><li>Solution‑oriented, resilient, and detail‑driven – comfortable with both strategic discussions and day‑to‑day operational tasks.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a matrix organization.</li><li>Fluent in German and English (business level); additional languages are a plus.</li></ul> We offer you <ul style="border:0px solid;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Possibility for remote work</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Qualified training and support with our buddy system</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">A detailed introduction to our product portfolio</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Competitive salary and a great bonus structure</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country</li></ul>

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