What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Recruiter position at Qcells EPC?
Description
Title: Senior Recruiter - Construction
Department: EPC HR Office
Location: United States
Supervisor: Director, Talent Acquisition
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Status: Remote
SENIOR RECRUITER - CONSTRUCTION
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 Module, Development, 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 Recruiter will lead the Talent Acquisition (“TA”) & Recruitment strategies to meet optimal hiring goals for the department and teams they will support. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The Senior Recruiter maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's headcount, its performance goal plans, its culture and its competition. The Senior Recruiter is an integral member of the Human Resources team to lead the Talent Acquisition efforts, combining consultative, influencing and advocacy skills to find and attract top talent and deliver excellent results to recruiting partners and hiring managers. This professional will directly be responsible for the full-service candidate sourcing to lead the recruitment efforts that supports HR Operational excellence across the enterprise.
This position reports to the Director, Talent Acquisition or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is remote orlocated in Houston, TX and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 25% of the time.
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
The anticipated starting pay range of this position is $95,000 - $105,000 base salary per year.
The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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.
This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.
Title: Senior Recruiter - Construction
Department: EPC HR Office
Location: United States
Supervisor: Director, Talent Acquisition
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Status: Remote
SENIOR RECRUITER - CONSTRUCTION
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 Module, Development, 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 Recruiter will lead the Talent Acquisition (“TA”) & Recruitment strategies to meet optimal hiring goals for the department and teams they will support. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The Senior Recruiter maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's headcount, its performance goal plans, its culture and its competition. The Senior Recruiter is an integral member of the Human Resources team to lead the Talent Acquisition efforts, combining consultative, influencing and advocacy skills to find and attract top talent and deliver excellent results to recruiting partners and hiring managers. This professional will directly be responsible for the full-service candidate sourcing to lead the recruitment efforts that supports HR Operational excellence across the enterprise.
This position reports to the Director, Talent Acquisition or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is remote orlocated in Houston, TX and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 25% of the time.
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
- Identify and successfully engage with talent in specific disciplines
- Tell a compelling and consistent message to candidates that aligns with the company brand and values
- Develop robust communities of talent and candidate pipelines across a diverse set of functional areas and generate rapid results in a fast-paced environment
- Establish and manage all staffing agency and TA vendor relationships including contract negotiations, implementation, and system maintenance: TA Platforms, Jobvite, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, etc.
- Leads the TA contractors through the full cycle recruitment process; conducts interviews, background checks; drafts offer letters
- Proven track record of successfully leading the TA strategies for sourcing candidates for diversity hiring (through various job boards, virtual job fairs, job posting activities)
- Leads the recruiting contractors on TA & Recruitment sourcing strategies, construct target lists of companies, candidates, prospects and leads, develop pipelines of talent, contact high-potential prospects, conduct candidate interviews, maintain progress reports, captures market data to tell the passive talent market’s story and assess candidate qualifications
- Collect and frame-up external talent market data to enable partners to inform and influence decisions
- Optimize Talent Management/ATS system by setting up email templates, workflow, dispositions, requisition statuses, analytics, and TA hiring reporting
- Partner with the HR Team to provide consultation in compensation analysis based on job leveling criteria and is able to price a position based on job function through different competitor compensation data analytics
- Be accountable for the storage and distribution of internal and external documents with strict confidentiality
- Effectively partner with Executive Leadership, Directors, and Hiring Managers to forecast their hiring needs and strategically plan so that all departments can be proactive to achieve company goals
- Partner with the HR Team, Senior Leadership and Department Heads of the business to develop innovative sourcing tools, recruitment strategies and outreach opportunities to attract diverse, qualified candidates
- Constantly collaborate with recruiting partners; proactively inform on progress of sourcing strategy and recommend shifts as necessary
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance for all business units in a variety of career levels (entry level, technical, professional, administrative, sales, executive) to advance hiring goals as part of the overall business operation models
- Develop knowledge / building skills in functions / specialties. Build toward operating at as a SME on various external talent markets for specific professional discipline(s)
- Enhance the organization’s understanding of various function spaces through research and synthesis of knowledge acquired, staying current on market trends. Proactively educate recruitment partners and hiring leaders
- Consult on talent market throughout lifecycle of individual searches
- Work with Legal and HR Personnel to manage all international Visa sponsorships through the candidate selection process if applicable
- 10 years of experience in talent acquisition
- 5 years of experience in recruiting for utility-scale renewable energy, solar and construction positions (engineering, sustainability, skilled trades/construction, solar energy power, etc)
- Deep understanding of the utility-scale solar project lifecycle, particularly engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)
- Have full understanding of legal issues that impact global recruiting activities, contract law and restrictive covenants is a plus.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Excellent assessment and interviewing skills and strong command of assessment and selection methodologies, instruments and process.
- Strong intuition and natural problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects/priorities using tactical and strategic analytical skills
- Proactive, self-starter, goal oriented and ability to work independently
- Maintain a positive attitude and composure in a functional role
- Collaborative team player
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Attention to details
- Skill and knowledge in being an extremely perceptive person – must be capable of relating to individuals at all levels
- Uphold Company’s Vision, Mission Statement and Core Values
- Ability and willingness to work remotely, as needed
- Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related fields
- PHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCO or HR certification a plus
- 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 25% as needed
- 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
The anticipated starting pay range of this position is $95,000 - $105,000 base salary per year.
The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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.
This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000