Human Resources Specialist

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha QCells seeks an HR Specialist to support day-to-day HR operations. This on-site role will split time between Carterville, GA and Dalton, GA, focusing on compliance, onboarding/offboarding, records management, and HRIS data accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 0–2 years of HR experience, strong communication, and discretion, plus proficiency with HRIS and MS Office. Manufacturing environment a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent).
• 0–2 years of HR experience or relevant internship/co-op.
• Foundational understanding of labor laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, EEOC).
• Strong 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 and audit employee files.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including notices and training.
• Review and update HR policies and employee handbooks; track policy acknowledgments.
• Support performance review cycles and maintain non-discriminatory documentation.
• Track compliance training completion and assist with scheduling training sessions.
• Maintain confidential employee records in the HRIS per retention schedules.
• Generate standard compliance reports, headcount rosters, and HR metrics.
• Monitor labor legislation updates and assist with regulatory filings as needed.
• Perform additional HR compliance projects as assigned.

Skills

HR policies

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

HRIS proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 acknowledgments, 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.