Sr. HR Specialist

Geli; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Geli is seeking a Sr. HR Specialist based in Irvine, CA. This role focuses on talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits, and compliance. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in HR operations and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include coordinating recruiting efforts, supporting the offer process, and ensuring adherence to employment regulations. The salary range is set between 75,000 and 95,000 USD annually, and the position is on-site with a hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in HR Operations or Recruiting.
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS platforms and HR operations workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting efforts, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Support offer process and onboarding of candidates.
• Process and track HR requests including employee status changes.

Skills

HR Operations

Recruiting

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

ATS systems

Job description

Sr. HR Specialist

Location: Irvine, CA, United States
Location Type: On-site
Salary Range: 75000 - 95000 USD Annually

Description

As a Sr. HR Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting various functions of the Human Resources department including (but not limited to) talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits, employee leave, training and administration of company policies. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, systems‑savvy, culturally agile, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, global environment. This role is hybrid, based in Irvine CA.

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

Required 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

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

• 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: Typing (Frequently), Handling (Frequently), Reaching (Frequently)
• Agility: Turning (Frequently), Twisting (Frequently), Bending (Occasionally), Crouching (Occasionally), Balancing (Never), Climbing (Never), Crawling (Never), Kneeling (Never)

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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