Manager of Payroll & HRIS

Title:Manager, Payroll & HRIS
Department: Human Resources
Location:Houston, TX
Supervisor: Sr. Director of Total Rewards
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status:Permanent, Full-time

Work Status:(Hybrid/Remote/In-Office): Hybrid

Manager of Payroll & HRIS

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

This role is responsible for leading payroll operations and HR technology systems within a multi-entity, multi-state environment, ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient processing of employee data and compensation. Thisposition reports to the Sr. Director, Total Rewards, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is hybridlocated inthe office up to 4 days per week 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 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
 

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing across entity and it’s subsidaries, and states
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and location regulations
• Manage payroll cycles including earnings, deductions, and tax filings
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations
• Maintain strong internal controls and vendor relationships
• Oversee specialized payroll components including per diem program payments, ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements
• Support payroll administration for expatriate employees
• Administer ADP Workforce Now & Workday
• Lead HRIS strategy and integration architecture across systems
• Manage system configuration, workflows, and security
• Support integrations across payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and finance.
• Ensure data accuracy across systems
• Develop and support reporting for HR and Finance (EEO-1, ACA, payroll, month end, etc.)
• Drive automation and efficiency improvements
• Support HR technology transformation initiatives
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Perform otherduties and specialprojects, asassignedby Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 7+ yearsofpayrollexperience
• Multi-statepayrollexpertise
• HRIS experience, ADP WorkforceNow & Workdaypreferred
• Experience supporting per diemor variable payprogramspreferred
• Experience withexpatriatepayroll
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) stronglypreferred

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 to10% 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