Description
Title: Compensation Analyst II
Department: HR Office
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Assistant Manager of Total Rewards
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time
Work Status: Hybrid
Compensation Analyst Ii
Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.
As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.
Summary
The Compensation Analyst at Qcells USA Corp. plays a key role in designing and maintaining an equitable, competitive, and data-driven compensation framework that supports the organization’s strategic objectives and rapid growth. This role is responsible for conducting job evaluations, market analyses, and equity assessments to ensure compensation programs align with business needs, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to supporting Qcells’ Total Rewards strategy. This position reports to the Assistant Manager of Total Rewards, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is Hybrid located in Houston, TX office 4 days per week and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Essential Job Function & Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain job architecture, market benchmarks, and salary structures to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Conduct equity analyses and provide recommendations to address wage compression and pay gaps.
- Manages annual merit & bonus planning programs and processes.
- Perform job analyses to capture detailed role requirements and support market pricing activities.
- Evaluate job duties to determine FLSA classifications and recommend appropriate compensation levels.
- Develop, update, and maintain accurate job descriptions for all positions, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
- Maintain job classifications, salary ranges, and related compensation documentation.
- Prepare and present reports summarizing job evaluation outcomes and compensation insights for leadership.
- Collect and analyze market compensation survey data using advanced spreadsheet and analytical techniques to identify trends and risks.
- Evaluate compensation tools, systems, and methodologies; recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and data integrity.
- Research total compensation practices, including benefits, within comparable industries and recommend updates to programs and policies as appropriate.
- Partner with the Total Rewards team to design competitive and cost-effective compensation and benefits programs.
- Advise leadership on relevant state and federal employment laws, compensation policies, and HR practices.
- Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to translate compensation data into practical, actionable recommendations.
- Identify potential compliance risks and ensure compensation practices align with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in compensation analysis or a related role.
- Prior experience preferred in the construction industry, with demonstrated knowledge of prevailing wage laws and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and research capabilities, both quantitative and qualitative.
- In-depth knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
- Proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compensation tools such as Salary.com (CompAnalyst) or similar platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, or similar platforms) strongly preferred.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation strongly preferred.
EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
- Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
- Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
- Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
- Travel: up to 10% as needed
EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regular professional, office business setting
- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
- Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department
Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.
