Hybrid HR Specialist: Talent, Onboarding, Compliance

Qcells North America; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Sr. HR Specialist to support HR functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits, leave, training and policy administration.

The role is hybrid and based in Irvine, CA, requiring hands-on, systems-savvy candidates who thrive in a fast-paced global environment. Key responsibilities include coordinating recruiting, supporting offers, payroll/benefits coordination, HR data reporting, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in HR Operations, Recruiting or equivalent roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS platforms, ATS systems, and HR operations workflows
• Hands-on experience supporting benefits, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, and recruiting
• Solid understanding of employment laws and HR compliance
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with a strong service-oriented mindset
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting efforts, including coordinating interviews and ensuring a positive candidate experience
• Support offer process including compensation discussions, approvals, and onboarding of candidates.
• Partner with payroll and benefits providers to support accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee issue resolution
• Process and track HR requests including employee status changes, org changes, compensation updates, and approvals
• Support compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Support HR reporting, metrics, and data analysis for leadership as requested
• Promote positive employee relations and assist in offboarding process
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency across HR workflows

Skills

HR Operations

Recruiting

Onboarding

HRIS

ATS

Employee relations

Payroll support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

ATS systems

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Sr. HR Specialist to support HR functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits, leave, training and policy administration.

The role is hybrid and based in Irvine, CA, requiring hands-on, systems-savvy candidates who thrive in a fast-paced global environment. Key responsibilities include coordinating recruiting, supporting offers, payroll/benefits coordination, HR data reporting, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local