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Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a Director, Human Resources to join our HR team of Grid and Energy Services Business Unit. This role will shape and execute comprehensive HR strategies across our growing renewable energy systems business. You will lead HR operations—recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance, compliance, culture, learning & development—while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Your mission: cultivate a high-performance, engaged, compliant organization ready to scale sustainably in a dynamic industry.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives, including workforce planning to support growth and operational expansion.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Design and execute full-cycle recruitment to attract top technical, engineering, and operational talent; lead onboarding initiatives that drive retention.
• Compensation & Benefits Management: Oversee compensation planning, benchmarking, payroll accuracy, benefits administration, and incentives to ensure market competitiveness.
• Employee Relations & Culture: Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture via clear communication, feedback mechanisms, conflict resolution, and DEI initiatives.
• Performance Management & Learning & Development: Lead performance cycles (goal setting, reviews, PIPs); develop training and leadership growth programs that build internal capability.
• Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure full compliance with employment laws; manage investigations, labor law adherence, HR audits, and OSHA/safety coordination.
• HR Operations & Systems: Optimize HR systems (e.g., HRIS, payroll, ATS); produce and analyze HR metrics to guide strategy.
• Organizational Development & Change Management: Lead change initiatives to maintain culture during growth or restructuring; partner across functions for integrated solutions.
• Safety & Facilities Oversight: Oversee worker safety, facility planning, and employee well-being programs in compliance with regulations.
• Global/Remote Office Support: Build HR capabilities in remote/expansion sites—establish policies, recruit and onboard local teams, manage compliance.
• Financial Management & Budgeting: Develop and manage the HR budget, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; advanced degree and HR certification preferred.
• 10–20 years of HR experience, including ≥5 years in senior leadership roles, preferably within high-growth, tech, manufacturing, or renewable energy sectors.
• Strong expertise in HR operations, recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance, compliance, and employee relations.
• Deep understanding of employment law across jurisdictions.
• Proven record in organizational development, change management, engagement, and DEI initiatives.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, data-driven mindset, influencing skills.
• High integrity, resilience, ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, a leading manufacturer of solar PV products. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA is expanding rapidly in North America, offering opportunities in distributed energy, solar sales, financing, and EPC services.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the physical, mental, and environmental requirements are listed. Incumbent must perform all functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility, strength, dexterity, and agility requirements are detailed, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, and handling tasks.

Additional Details

This salary range is for California positions and may vary based on location, skills, experience, and other factors. Actual compensation will be discussed with candidates.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing

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