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Hounen Solar America Inc. · 19 hours ago

Human Resources Business Partner

Summerville, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hounen Solar America Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support manufacturing leadership at their solar module production facility in Orangeburg and Summerville. The HRBP will provide hands-on HR support across employee relations, workforce planning, compliance, performance management, and talent development in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar

Responsibilities

Partner with plant and operations leadership to support workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance initiatives

Advise leaders on employee relations, corrective action, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation

Support organizational change initiatives tied to rapid growth and facility expansion

Manage employee relations issues, including investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution

Coach leaders on consistent policy application, progressive discipline, and proper documentation

Support performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and improvement plans

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, etc.)

Partner with safety and operations teams on workplace incidents, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work programs

Maintain accurate employee records and audit readiness

Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring needs, interview processes, and onboarding

Support retention strategies for both hourly and salaried employees

Participate in succession planning and leadership development initiatives

Utilize HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred) to manage employee data, reporting, and metrics

Analyze HR trends such as turnover, absenteeism, and engagement to provide data-driven insights to leadership

Support annual processes including merit increases, headcount planning, visa management, and audits

Qualification

Bilingual fluencyEmployment law knowledgeHRIS proficiencyCoaching skillsProblem-solving skillsTrust buildingExperience in manufacturingHRBP experienceCertifications SHRMCertifications PHRCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field OR 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with direct support of a manufacturing or industrial workforce

Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) – required

Strong working knowledge of employment law and employee relations

Experience supporting hourly, non-exempt populations in a production environment

Proficiency with HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)

Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills

Ability to build trust across cultural backgrounds