Senior Director, HR Business Partner

Position Description

We are seeking a Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with 15–20 years of progressive HR leadership experience to join our organization. This role serves as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders, partnering closely with executive leadership to align people strategies with business objectives and drive organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and sustainable growth.

The Senior Director HRBP will report to the VP of HR, lead a team of 6–8 HRBPs and HR coordinators, owning the HRBP function and delivering high‑impact people solutions across a fast‑growing, complex organization. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, executive presence, and deep experience supporting organizations within financial services, capital markets, renewable energy, or similarly regulated and high‑growth environments.

This individual will be a confident change leader, trusted advisor, and data‑driven decision‑maker with the ability to influence all levels including C‑Suites and executives of the organization.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct‑to‑homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world‑class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

• Act as strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing expert insights and guidance on all HR‑related matters.
• Oversee HRBP and Employee Full Lifecycle functions, including performance management, talent management, employee relations, employee experience (onboarding/offboarding), engagement, and communications.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the company's business goals and promote organizational growth and efficiency.
• Foster a culture that supports the company’s mission, values, and promotes employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Lead the development and execution of performance management cycle to enhance employee productivity and retention.
• Manage internal corporate communications strategies to keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with the company's vision.
• Lead change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to business success.
• Lead, mentor, and coach team members, providing guidance, support and development opportunities.
• Stay current with HR trends, best practices and legal compliance requirements, ensuring the company remains competitive and compliant in partnership with Legal.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field;
  Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership experience overseeing HRBP teams in high‑growth, complex or regulated environments.
• Experience working in global and/or matrixed organizations with geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting executive leaders in organizational design, leadership development, workforce planning and change management.
• Expertise in talent management including talent review and succession planning.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand financial, operational and talent implications of business decisions.
• Proven ability to influence at all levels of an organization with strong executive presence, communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments.

• Experience with in financial services, capital markets, renewable energy or similarly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting lending, financing or investment‑driven organizations.
• HR certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM‑CP or SHRM‑SCP).
• Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday and ADP.

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