Global HR Generalist

Title: Global HR Generalist
Department: EPC HR Office
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: GHR Manater
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Status: (In-Office)

Global HR Generalist (Bilingual)

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA)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 Global HR Generalistsupportsday-to-day HR operations for expats and global assigneesunder the guidance of the GHR Manager. This rolehandlesemployeerecords, document and schedulecoordination, routinereporting, and basicinquiries. The GHR Manager reviews and makes final decisions on tax, immigration, payroll, and benefitsmatters.

This role also supports in-office HR operations, HR rostermanagement, Global HQ (South Korea) HR reporting, and onboarding and offboardingprocesses. The positionworkscloselywith Global HQ HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensurecompliance, accuracy, and a smooth employeeexperience.

This position reports to the GHR Manager and the Director of HR Strategy, or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is In-Office reporting to the Houston, TX office _ days per week with working hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. 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

• Korean Expat HR & Assignment Administration
  • Serve as the primary HR point of contact for Korean expats, independentlyhandlingroutineinquiries and escalatingpolicyexceptionsorcomplexmatters to the GHR Manager.
  • Manage day-to-dayexpatassignmentadministration, includingonboarding, offboarding, assignmentchanges, and relateddocumentation.
  • Coordinatewith Global HQ, HR Operations, and internal stakeholders to ensuretimely and accurateprocessing of expat HR activities.

• Expat Payroll, Tax & Benefits Administration
  • Coordinate expat payroll activities with Payroll, HR Operations, Finance, and external providers, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
  • Collect expatpayrolldata, coordinateemployeechanges, and flagdiscrepancies for review.
  • Review payroll inputs, calculations, and results, resolve routine discrepancies, and escalate complex issues as needed.
  • Coordinate Korean and US tax filing activities, tax equalization processes, and employee tax briefings with external tax advisors and Finance.
  • Administer routine Global Medical Plan activities, including enrollments, terminations, dependent changes, and coverage updates, in coordination with benefits providers.
  • Address employee inquiries related to payroll, tax, and benefits based on approved policies and guidance.

• Immigration & Compliance Support
  • Coordinate immigration processes with external counsel, employees, and internal stakeholders, including document collection, case tracking, and visa renewals.
  • Monitor visa and work authorization expiration dates and escalate potential compliance risks or complex cases to the GHR Manager.
  • Maintain accurate immigration records and support compliance with applicable company policies and legal requirements.

• HR Data Management & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate employee and assignment records in Workday and other HR systems, including approved employee status changes and data updates.
  • Review and reconcile HR data across Workday, payroll, and internal reporting systems, identifying and resolving routine discrepancies.
  • Prepare and maintain regular headcount, expat assignment, and Global HQ reports, ensuring data accuracy and timely submission.
  • Coordinate with HR Operations and other stakeholders to improve HR data quality and reporting processes.

• Process Support and Confidentiality
  • Support HR operations, including employee lifecycle activities, HR documentation, and coordination with internal teams.
  • Maintain and update HR procedures, checklists, and administrative guidelines to support consistent HR operations.
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, data accuracy, and operational efficiency, and support approved improvement initiatives.
  • Handle confidential employee and company information in accordance with established policies and data privacy requirements.

• HR OperationsSupport
  • Support onboarding, offboarding, employeestatuschanges, and HR documentmanagement.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of employee and companyinformation.

• Other Duties as Assigned
  • Regular attendance, in accordancewithcompany'sattendancepolicy and supervisoryassignment, is an essential jobdutyrequirement for thisposition.
  • Perform otherduties and specialprojects, as assigned by Management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’sdegree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a relatedfield
• 1–3years of HR, administrative, orrelatedexperience; relevant internshipexperiencemaybeconsidered.
• Excellent verbal and writtencommunicationskills in both English and Korean
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn HR systems, applicableregulations, and global mobilityprocesses.
• Basic understanding of employment-basedimmigrationprocessesispreferred. Training will beprovided.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meetdeadlines
• Basic understanding of HR compliancerequirements, with the ability to learnapplicablefederal and stateregulations.
• Strong customerfocus, adaptability, and sense of accountability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) or related energy industries
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills
• Experience supporting Korean employeeswith HR administration, payroll, and relocation
• Experience coordinatingdocumentationwith external vendorsortaxfirmsispreferred but not required.
• Proficiency using HRIS (such as Workday), 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, officebusinesssetting
• 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