HR Generalist

Qcells; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (HQCA) seeks an HR Generalist to support the HRBP team with day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced global environment. The role will partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and HR Operations, handling transactions and coordinating routine HR requests.

The position is based out of San Francisco, CA or Irvine, CA and requires hands-on, systems-savvy, and highly organized capabilities to manage multiple priorities and confidential information.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in human resources, HR coordination, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS, ATS, and HR operations workflows.
• Cleverse and/or Jobvite experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to HRBP team and coordinate routine HR activities.
• Process job requisitions in Jobvite and ensure approvals are complete.
• Process and update employee movements in Cleverse including transfers and promotions.
• Maintain accurate HR records and assist with reports, data requests, and audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows and reduce manual processes.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine HR questions and escalate complex matters.
• Monitor HR requests, deadlines, and status, communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Provide backup tactical support to HRBPs during absences.

Skills

HRIS

ATS systems

HR Operations

Jobvite

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cleverse

Jobvite

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team and provide day-to-day operational and tactical support to the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team. This role will be responsible for executing and coordinating routine HR processes and transactions, helping ensure that HRBP requests and business needs are handled accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, systems‑savvy, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, global environment.

This individual will work closely with HRBPs, business leaders, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and other HR functions, while serving as a strong support partner to the HRBP team and providing backup support to HRBPs when needed. The role will also interact directly with business leaders and employees on routine HR matters. This position will be based out of San Francisco CA or Irvine, CA

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide day-to-day support to the HRBP team, including coordinating, processing, tracking, and following up on routine HR activities and requests.
• Process and coordinate job requisitions in the Jobvite system, ensuring required information and approvals are complete and following up with stakeholders to keep requests moving in a timely manner.
• Process employee movements and organizational changes in the Cleverse system, including transfers, promotions, reporting changes, and other employee transactions.
• Maintain accurate employee and organizational information, HR documentation, and system records, and assist with routine HR reporting, data requests, and audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows, increase operational efficiency, and reduce manual processes.
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for routine HR‑related questions from business leaders and employees, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate HRBP.
• Monitor and track HR requests, action items, and deadlines; proactively follow up with stakeholders and communicate status, outstanding items, or potential delays.
• Provide backup tactical support to HRBPs during planned and unplanned absences to help ensure continuity of support for business leaders and employees.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, HR coordination, HR operations, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS platforms, ATS systems, and HR Operations workflows;
• Cleverse and/or Jobvite experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and a high volume of transactional work accurately and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and confidential employee information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with employees, business leaders, and HR partners.
• Demonstrated responsiveness, sense of urgency, and strong follow-through, with the ability to independently manage routine requests and appropriately escal...
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in an HR Coordinator, HR Operations, or HR Generalist capacity.
• Solid understanding of employment laws and HR compliance
• Experience processing job requisitions, employee transfers, promotions, organizational changes, or other HR transactions.
• Working knowledge of core HR processes and employment practices.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth organization.
• Solar industry or renewable energy experience.

COMPENSATION:

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $34.33 – $41.20/hr ($71,400 – $85,700)
• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $31.49 – $37.74/hr ($65,500 – $78,500)
• Zone 3 (All others): $28.61 – $34.33/hr ($59,500 – $71,400)

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct‑to‑homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world‑class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Mobility
  • Standing 20% of time
  • Sitting 70% of time
  • Walking 10% of time
• Strength
  • Pulling up to 10 Pounds
  • Pushing up to 10 Pounds
  • Carrying up to 10 Pounds
  • Lifting up to 10 Pounds
• Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
  • Typing F
  • Handling F
  • Reaching F
• Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
  • Turning F
  • Twisting F
  • Bending O
  • Crouching O
  • Balancing N
  • Climbing N
  • Crawling N
  • Kneeling N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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