Sr. Generalist of Global Human Resources (Korean Bilingual)

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

Work Status: (In-Office)

Sr. Generalist of Global Human Resources

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 Sr. Generalist of Global HR is responsible for providing end-to-end HR operational support for Korean expats and global assignees, with a primary focus on expats HR support including payroll and benefits support, immigration management, and tax coordination with external accounting firms.

This role also supports in-office HR operations, HR roster management, Global HQ (South Korea) HR reporting, and onboarding and offboarding processes. The position works closely with Global HQ HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure compliance, accuracy, and a smooth employee experience.

This position reports to 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 Support (including Payroll and Benefits Support)
  • Serve as the primary HR point of contact for expats throughout the assignment lifecycle.
  • Support payroll processing for expats and applicable employee groups, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local requirements.
  • Administer benefits enrollment, changes, and inquiries including health insurance, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored benefits.
  • Expat Tax Support for Korea & US

- Coordinate expats tax support with external accounting firms for Korea comprehensive income tax and US income tax filings.

- Support tax equalization, tax briefing coordination, and required data collection.

- Act as an HR liaison between expats, Finance, and external tax advisors.

• Coordinate with Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to resolve payroll or benefits issues in a timely manner.
• Support expats with HR-related inquiries including compensation, benefits, payroll, tax, and assignment administration.
• Coordinate with Local HQ HR and local stakeholders to ensure alignment with global expats policies and practices.

• Immigration (Employeer-sponsored Visa) Management
  • Manage employer-sponsored employment-based visa processes for expats and other global assignees in coordination with external immigration counsel.
  • Track visa status, work authorization validity, renewal timelines, and key immigration milestones to ensure continuous compliance.
  • Coordinate document collection, filings, extensions, and compliance requirements related to immigration, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

• HR Roster Management & Global HQ Reporting
  • Maintain accurate monthly HR rosters, including headcount, expat status, employment changes, and key employee attributes, in alignment with HR Operations.
  • Prepare and submit monthly HR roster reports to Global HQ in alignment with global HR reporting requirements and timelines.
  • Support the preparation of baseline HR data and materials for Global HQ reporting, management reviews, and ad-hoc requests.
  • Ensure data consistency and accuracy between local HR systems, payroll records, and HQ reporting files.
  • Coordinate with HQ HR and internal stakeholders to validate data, address discrepancies, and respond to follow-up inquiries.

• HR Operations and HR Compliance Support
  • Align with Hanwha Q CELLS policies, maintain federal and state compliance requirements;
  • Prepare routine and ad-hoc HR data summaries to support HQ reporting and internal reviews;
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of client, company, and personnel information;
  • Support and Audit the status changes;

• Other Duties as Assigned
  • Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
  • Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant HR experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Korean
• Strong knowledge of employer-sponsored visa management (e.g., L-1, E-2, H-1B, DEEL)
• Experience supporting Korea and US tax filings in coordination with external tax firms
• Experience supporting Korean employees with HR administration, payroll, and relocation
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

· Working knowledge of HR-related state and federal regulations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, HRIS, and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP)
• Strong customer focus, adaptability, and sense of accountability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) or related energy industries
• Advanced reporting skills using Excel
• 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, 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.

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.