Qcells EPC · 1 week ago
Sr. Generalist of Global Human Resources (Korean Bilingual)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expQcells USA specializes in providing utility-scale solar solutions and is seeking a Sr. Generalist of Global Human Resources. This role is responsible for providing end-to-end HR operational support for Korean expats and global assignees, focusing on payroll, benefits, immigration management, and compliance with HR policies.
Renewables & Environment
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Other company-sponsored benefits
Company
Qcells EPC
Qcells EPC provides utility-scale modules, project development, and EPC solutions for solar (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) throughout the United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lorena Melendez
Talent Acquisition Business Partner Manager
Tre Thompson
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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