Director of Human Resource Operations (Remote)

Irvine, CA

Human Resources – HR // On-Site

COMPANY OVERVIEW

174 Power Global, headquartered in Irvine, California, is an affiliate company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm that is among the eight largest business enterprises in South Korea. 174 Power Global designs, builds and manages solar power plant solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for local energy markets. 174 Power Global offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With proven capabilities across the solar value chain, 174 Power Global minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in solar energy.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role oversees the complete employee life cycle, manage benefits administration & enrollment, training, leave management, record retention, and serves as the plan administrator for all HR software management tools. You will focus on tasks with the usage of core platforms supporting HR initiatives, support recruitment efforts and helping to create content for the HR Intranet.

This position will sit at the 174 Power Global location in Irvine, CA reporting to the VP of Human Resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide HR support and guidance to the HR team dealing specifically with onboarding programs, payroll and benefits administration, performance/talent management.
• Influencing and driving the success of HR by creating a collaborative culture and effectively managing change.
• Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, workers compensation, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Make sure that all HR activities comply with legal requirements.
• Manage employees on benefits programs.
• Consult on FMLA leave administration process.
• File workers comp claims and maintain follow up throughout the year.
• Assist Talent Acquisition in recruiting and interviewing the hiring of qualified candidates.
• Assist in organization’s internship program; participate in university and industry recruitment events.
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proficiency in HRIS and timekeeping systems.
• Leverage strong business acumen to analyze HR metrics and people trends, utilizing data to support ideas and solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain personnel laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures; assist to analyze and make improvement in policies and procedures relating to personnel activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources management or related area, or a combination of education and experiences, from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired, is necessary.
• 5 years of directly related management experience is required.
• 3 years human resources experience as a generalist.
• Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Must be computer literate and knowledgeable with HR computerized information systems.
• Must have excellent human relation skills.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certificate preferred.

$125,000 - $200,000 a year

174 Power Global 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.