HR Specialist

Human Resources SpecialistThis is an on-site position that will split time between our Carterville, GA and Dalton, GA locations.The Human Resources Specialist provides day-to-day tactical and administrative support to the HR department and HR Manager. This position focuses on executing core HR functions- primarily compliance tracking, auditing support, onboarding/offboarding, and employee relations administrative assistance, while serving as a reliable point of contact for routine workforce inquiries. The HR Specialist ensures all employee records, documentation, and processes adhere to relevant labor laws, internal policies, and regulatory standards.ResponsibilitiesAssist in maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal labor regulations. Conduct routine audits of employee personnel files, Form I-9s, wage/hour timecards, and safety records under the direction of HR leadership.Coordinate and execute the full onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all statutory notices, policy acknowledgments, and initial compliance training are completed. Draft separation paperwork and assist with offboarding logistics.Support the review and routine updates of HR policies, standard operating procedures, and employee handbooks. Ensure policy acknowledgments are tracked and archived.Provide administrative support for periodic performance review cycles, tracking goal completions, and organizing non-discriminatory performance documentation.Track organization-wide compliance training completion (e.g., anti-harassment, safety, wage and hour) and assist in scheduling or facilitating training sessions.Maintain complete, accurate, confidential, and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS in accordance with statutory retention schedules.Generate standard compliance reports, headcount rosters, and baseline HR metrics to support department decision-making.Monitor updates in labor legislation under guidance and help compile information for outside counsel or regulatory filings when needed.Perform additional administrative duties and assist with special HR compliance projects as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).0–2 years of HR experience (relevant internship, co-op, or entry-level administrative experience preferred).Foundational understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, EEOC).Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.Proven ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential information with strict discretion.Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Preferred QualificationsExposure to HR operations within a Manufacturing or Industrial environment.Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) or SHRM-CP certification (or currently working toward certification).Hanwha QCells 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.