Global Senior Director, HR Business Partner

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented Senior Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our global research & development organization. This role will act as the primary HR advisor to the Chief Technology Officer and R&D leaders, aligning talent strategies with business goals, while partnering closely with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and HR operations teams in various regions to ensure seamless delivery of HR services.

This role requires strong business acumen, a deep understanding of the R&D talent lifecycle, and the ability to work across functional and geographical boundaries to influence outcomes that advance the mission of our R&D enterprise. This position may require occasional travel of up to 20% of working hours

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Drive organizational effectiveness, team design, and change management initiatives across global R&D teams. + Serve as a trusted coach and advisor to senior leaders on leadership, culture, and team dynamics. + Act as a liaison to HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Payroll/Benefits, Learning & Development, DEI, etc.) to advocate for Technology Group needs and ensure alignment with broader enterprise practices. + Support leaders through expansions/restructurings, re-organization, team integration, and capability development initiatives. + Support career pathing and internal mobility efforts to retain top talent within R&D. + Collaborate with Learning & Development experts to design and implement capability-building programs tailored to the R&D community, with a focus on leadership development, change management, and problem solving. + Monitor employee engagement data and partner with leaders to implement strategies that drive inclusion, retention, and engagement. + Champion initiatives that reinforce diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across R&D. + Monitor and support compliance with labor laws, policies, and HR practices across multiple global regions in partnership with HR operations and legal teams. + Promote consistent and standardized HR practices across the global R&D team where feasible, while respecting and adapting to local labor laws and cultural contexts. + Drive adoption of enterprise HR programs and adapt them for relevance in a research-driven context.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including 10+ years in an HRBP or equivalent strategic role supporting technical or R&D functions. + Experience working in a global or matrixed organization with geographically dispersed teams. Preference for experience with Germany, India, and South Korea. + Strong business acumen with the ability to understand the unique challenges of scientific and innovation-based environments. + Demonstrated experience in organizational design, leadership development, and change management. + Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization. + Comfort with ambiguity and ability to navigate complex, fast-changing environments. + Proficiency in HRIS platforms and data analysis tools; Workday experience a plus.

Hanwha Q CELLS Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) Talheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) and Santa Clara, CA, USA (HW and SW Product Development HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 business enterprise in South Korea.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

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