Qcells USA Corp. is Hiring a Solar Recruiter II - Contract Near Irvine, CA
DescriptionTitle: Solar Recruiter II - Contract Department: Human Resources Location: Irvine, CA Supervisor: Talent Acquisition Manager FLSA Status: Non-exempt Position Status: Contract Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office):Hybrid Solar Recruiter II - ContractHanwha Qcells USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy. 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. SummaryThe Solar Recruiter II will assist the Talent Acquisition Manager on the Talent Acquisition (“TA”) & Recruitment strategies to meet optimal hiring goals across the organization. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The Utility Scale Solar Contract Recruiter II maintains an effective level of business literacy about the organization’s overall business strategies, its hiring and talent acquisition goal plans, its culture, and its market labor competition. This professional will be directly responsible for the full-service candidate sourcing that supports HR Operational excellence across the enterprise. This position reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is located in Irvine, CA and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Time. Overtime and weekends may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 20%. Essential Job Function & ResponsibilitiesTalent Recruiting, Sourcing, and Community Development (80%):
Works with Hiring Teams to successfully track the job requisition pipeline and reconcile against annual hiring business plan
Responsible for the full cycle recruitment holding a minimum of 20 requisitions at a time: posting job requisitions, sourcing, conducts interviews, draft offer letters, scheduling interviews for various levels
Identify and successfully engage with talent in specific disciplines
Tell a compelling and consistent message to candidates that aligns with the company brand and values
Develop robust communities of talent and candidate pipelines across a diverse set of functional areas and generate rapid results in a fast-paced environment
Maintain all TA system maintenance: TA Platforms, Lever, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, etc.
Proven track record of assisting TA strategies for sourcing candidates for diversity hiring (through various job boards, virtual job fairs, job posting activities)
Assists on TA & Recruitment projects and searches, construct target lists of companies, candidates, prospects and leads, develop pipelines of talent, contact high-potential prospects, conduct candidate interviews, maintain progress reports, captures market data to tell the passive talent market’s story and assess candidate qualifications
Collect and frame-up external talent market data to enable partners to inform and influence decisions
Optimize Talent Management/ATS system by setting up email templates, workflow, dispositions, requisition statuses, analytics, and TA hiring reporting
Be accountable for the storage and distribution of internal and external documents with strict confidentiality
Other Duties as Assigned (20%)
Run Ad hoc TA reports and ATS data analytics for leadership/Head of HR as assigned
Expertly handle workload in Microsoft Office Suite software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.
Regular attendance, in accordance with the company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position. Required Qualifications
Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related fields preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition; 3 or more years in utility scale solar preferred
Experience in recruiting for utility scale or C&I solar EPC positions required
Have an understanding of legal issues that impact global recruiting activities, contract law and restrictive covenants is a plus
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Excellent assessment and interviewing skills and strong command of assessment and selection methodologies, instruments and processes
Strong intuition and natural problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects/priorities using tactical and strategic analytical skills
Proactive, self-starter, goal oriented and ability to work independently
Maintain a positive attitude and composure in a functional role
Collaborative team player
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Skill and knowledge in being an extremely perceptive person – must be capable of relating to individuals at all levels
Uphold Company’s Vision, Mission Statement and Core Values
Ability and willingness to work remotely, as needed
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 20% as needed
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)
SALARY RANGE FOR POSITION The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Irvine, CA is $35.00 to $45.00 per hour. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. 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. 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 opportunityThis job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.