HR Specialist

Qcells USA Corp.; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells USA Corp. in Georgia is seeking an HR Specialist to provide day-to-day tactical and administrative support to the HR department, focusing on compliance tracking, auditing, onboarding/offboarding, and employee relations.

This on-site role will split time between Carterville and Dalton, GA, ensuring records, documentation, and processes comply with labor laws and internal policies. You will support HRIS data integrity and standard reporting while serving as a reliable contact for routine

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 0–2 years of HR experience (internship, co-op, or entry-level acceptable)
• Foundational understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, EEOC)
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Strong written and verbal communication with a customer-service mindset
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal labor regulations.
• Coordinate and execute onboarding for new hires with notices and training.
• Support updates of HR policies and handbooks; track policy acknowledgments.
• Provide administrative support for performance reviews and documentation.
• Track compliance training completion and assist with scheduling sessions.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records in the HRIS.
• Generate standard compliance reports and HR metrics for decisions.
• Monitor labor legislation updates and liaise with counsel or regulatory filings.
• Perform additional HR compliance tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description Human Resources Specialist Type: Full-time This is an on-site position that will split time between our Carterville, GA and Dalton, GA locations. Summary The Human Resources Specialist provides day-to-day tactical and administrative support to the HR department and HR Manager. This position focuses on executing core HR functions- primarily compliance tracking, auditing support, onboarding/offboarding, and employee relations administrative assistance, while serving as a reliable point of contact for routine workforce inquiries. The HR Specialist ensures all employee records, documentation, and processes adhere to relevant labor laws, internal policies, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal labor regulations. Conduct routine audits of employee personnel files, Form I-9s, wage/hour timecards, and safety records under the direction of HR leadership.
• Coordinate and execute the full onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all statutory notices, policy acknowledgements, and initial compliance training are completed. Draft separation paperwork and assist with offboarding logistics.
• Support the review and routine updates of HR policies, standard operating procedures, and employee handbooks. Ensure policy acknowledgments are tracked and archived.
• Provide administrative support for periodic performance review cycles, tracking goal completions, and organizing non-discriminatory performance documentation.
• Track organization-wide compliance training completion (e.g., anti-harassment, safety, wage and hour) and assist in scheduling or facilitating training sessions.
• Maintain complete, accurate, confidential, and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS in accordance with statutory retention schedules.
• Generate standard compliance reports, headcount rosters, and baseline HR metrics to support department decision-making.
• Monitor updates in labor legislation under guidance and help compile information for outside counsel or regulatory filings when needed.
• Perform additional administrative duties and assist with special HR compliance projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 0–2 years of HR experience (relevant internship, co-op, or entry-level administrative experience preferred).
• Foundational understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, EEOC).
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Proven ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential information with strict discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to HR operations within a Manufacturing or Industrial environment.
• Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) or SHRM-CP certification (or currently working toward certification).

Hanwha QCells provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.