HR Generalist

Qcells USA Corp.; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking an HR Generalist to manage HR operations and support talent acquisition. This role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and a customer-focused mindset. The HR Generalist will ensure compliance with employment laws and contribute to employee engagement initiatives. This position is fully remote, offering flexibility and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant human resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations and administration.
• Proficiency using software programs such as HRIS, Payroll system.

Responsibilities

• Manage Per Diem changes and transfers for construction teams.
• Conduct new hire orientation and oversee 90-day performance management.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Description

Title: Human Resources Generalist

Department: CHRO

Location: Remote

Supervisor: Sr. Director of Total Rewards

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Status: Remote

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

Summary

The Human Resources Generalist will provide support and is responsible for the day-to-day management of HR operations. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Total Rewards, or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is Remote, and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

• Per Diem Management
• Support construction teams with Per Diem changes and transfers;
• Create and process employee assignment letters/tax change forms
• Prepare, review, audit and/or process all per diem changes;
• Enter per diem rates into ADP Workforce Now and work with payroll on bi-weekly payouts.
• Maintain GSA rates for each project location
• Talent Acquisition, Pre & Onboarding
• Execute tasks related with preboarding, onboarding and conduct new hire orientation, ensuring all required documents are executed and received and all necessary access/equipment is provided;
• Conduct I-9 verifications, regularly audit for accuracy and compliance;
• Oversee the 90-day performance management process;
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development;
• Compliance
• Prepare, review, audit and/or process HR related information, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal employment law, internal process and program requirements;
• Align with Hanwha Q CELLS policies, maintain federal and state compliance requirements;
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client, company, and personnel information;
• Keep up-to-date with employment laws and best practices, and communicate these to management regularly;
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making and drive strategic initiatives;
• Prepare and present reports on HR activities, compliance, and key performance indicators to senior leadership;
• Identify trends and recommend proactive measures to address potential HR issues;
• Complete status changes;
• HR Operations
• Assist the HR Operations team with the day-to-day HR operations;
• Assist the HRIS team in ADP Payroll processing as needed.
• Support HRIS team in the Workday and ADP implementations (system testing, data inputs, and data migration reconciliation).
• Support the effective integration and administration of HR processes, programs, and practices into daily operations;
• Create and ensure that HR files and records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and Company policies and procedures;
• Effectively communicate to employees on various HR matters;
• Aid HR department in implementing new policies and procedures;
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs;
• Assist with immigration and visa inquiries;
• Human Capital Management (“HCM”) // Employee Engagement
• Support with planning and executing company-sponsored events;
• Track marketing materials and new hire onboarding gifts;
• Execute employee recognition programs, including birthday announcements, and employee anniversaries;
• Partner with HR team on various HCM initiatives (Learning Management System, Support HCM team on status changes related to promotions, annual review process, compensation changes, Total Rewards/Incentive Programs; re-organizational changes
• Work with GES HCM team to run ad hoc reports and/or collect data for Budget approvals;
  
  

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
• Excellentcommunication and presentation skills.Ability and experience communicating with upper management and leadership team is a strong plus
• Customer Mindset: Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority
• Adaptability & Innovation:Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs and conditions and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality
• Accountability:Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements; high degree of attention to granular details is requiredDecision Making and Judgment:Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks
• Talent Development (Self and Others):Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coach/teach in effort to develop and support other employees’ development
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or another related field in business administration
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant human resources experience
• Strong knowledge of various benefit programs
• Strong knowledge of HR operations and administration
• Strong knowledge of HR-related state and federal regulations
• Proficiency using software programs such as HRIS, Payroll system (such as ADP WFN)
• Advanced reporting skills using Excel
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) or related energy industries
• Proficiency using HRIS (such as Workday), Payroll system (such as ADP, Paycom, Paylocity, etc), and MS Office
  
  

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 10% as needed
  
  

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department
  
  

SALARY RANGE FOR POSITION

The anticipated starting pay range of this position is $75,000 - $105,000 base salary per year.

The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [e-mail].

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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