HR SPECIALIST (GENERALIST)

HR SPECIALIST (Generalist)

Reports to: Human Resources General Manager

Location: Dalton, GA

Classification: Salary Exempt

SUMMARY
The Human Resources Specialist (Generalist) works closely with the HR Manager. They provide innovative people solutions to address complex business issues including but not limited to talent development and coaching for business outcomes, organizational design, and strategic decision-making. Accountable for all components of HR including workforce planning, staffing, learning and development, compensation and reward/retention strategies, benefits, performance assessment processes, employee relations, and all other HR functional disciplines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate collaboratively with leadership to influence, develop, implement, and manage policies, program, and services, in areas such as Recruitment and Retention

• Performance Management, and Employee Relations

• Effectively interface with all levels of the organization to coordinate and oversee all HR related activities

• Analyze situations, identify, and forecast pertinent problems. Evaluate realistic options to recommend/implement appropriate course of action

• Recruiting process for both Hourly and Salary positions

• Conduct orientation to foster positive attitude towards company goals

• Prepare advanced reports using Excel and/or similar software (i.e., payroll reconciliation, monthly labor costs, monthly headcount, quarterly commissions, audits documentation)

• Maintain employee files and HR filing system

• Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation and conduct exit interviews

• Plan team building events for employees

• Administer the employee performance evaluation process

• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs

• Create and send reminders and communications to employees on various HR matters

• Maintain strict confidentiality of client, company, and personnel information

• Keep up to date with employment laws and best practices and communicate these to management regularly

• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q CELLS

• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant human resources experience
• Knowledge of HR operations, administration, and recruiting strategies
• Advanced proficiency using and reporting using software including MS Office Suites, specifically Excel and Power Point
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or related field in business administration

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Hanwha Q CELLS USA, Inc.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• (PHR) certification
• Experience in high volume recruiting

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.