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Title: Senior Human Resources Generalist
Department: EPC HR Office
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Sr. Director of Total Rewards
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Status: Remote


SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST


Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.


Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.


As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.


SUMMARY

The Senior Human Resources Generalist will provide support to the Senior Manager, HR business Partners to oversee the successful implementation of HR programs across the entire organization. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Human Resource Business Partner, or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is Remote, and working hours are Monday through Friday. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.


Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Support the HRBPs in the execution and administration of various HR programs along the employee lifecycle
  • In partnership with HRBPs, address and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations
  • Manage a range of administrative tasks, including workforce planning, onboarding, employee exits, and maintain employee records in partnership with HR Operations
  • Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
  • Work with other HR teams to create and streamline HR policies and procedures
  • Manage and oversee the execution and talent programs, including internship program, rotational program, and high-potential program
  • Provide internal support and partnership to business leaders to deliver key Human Resource initiatives
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability and experience communicating with upper management and leadership team is a strong plus
  • Customer Mindset: Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority
  • Adaptability & Innovation: Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs and conditions and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality
  • Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements; high degree of attention to granular details is requiredDecision Making and Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks
  • Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coach/teach in effort to develop and support other employees’ development.
  • Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or another related field in business administration
  • Minimum of 5+ years of relevant human resources experience
  • Strong knowledge of various HR programs
  • Strong knowledge of HR employee lifecycle
  • Strong knowledge of HR-related state and federal regulations
  • Proficiency using software programs such as HRIS, Payroll system (such as ADP WFN)
  • Advanced reporting skills using Excel


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


  • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) or related energy industries
  • Proficiency using HRIS (such as Workday and ADP), Payroll system (such as ADP, Paycom, Paylocity, etc), and MS Office


EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS


  • Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
  • Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
  • Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
  • Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
  • Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
  • Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
  • Travel: up to 10% as needed


EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT


  • Regular professional, office business setting
  • Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
  • Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
  • Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department


Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.


We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.