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Sr. HR Specialist

Qcells North America
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
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

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

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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