Description

Title: Learning & Development Specialist

Department: EPC HR Office

Location: United States

Supervisor: Sr. Learning & Development Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Status: Remote

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

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 Learning and Development Specialist designs, develops, and delivers high-impact learning programs that support skill development, leadership, and career acceleration across both our corporate and field populations. While this role will be involved in the development of company internship and rotational programs, it will hold primary responsibility for the design and delivery of the Leading in the Field program (planned for 2026). Combining creative instructional design with expert facilitation, the L&D specialist must bring credibility and relatability to the field while also demonstrating the ability to deliver leadership development sessions for corporate employees with equal effectiveness. This requires designing and facilitating programs that resonate with diverse audiences, from senior leaders to frontline personnel.

The L&D specialist reports to the Sr. Learning & Development Manager, or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is remote, 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 25% to deliver onsite training.

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

Instructional Design & Content Development:
- Lead the design and development of end-to-end blended learning programs, including workshops, learning paths and on-demand resources.
- Apply adult learning principles and instructional design models (e.g. ADDIE and agile ) to create impactful learning experiences.
- Develop decks, facilitation scripts, assessments, activities, simulations, and other elements that enhance engagement and reinforce learning objectives.
- Build out learning programs on our leadership development Sharepoint site. Work with partners (HRIS, IT) and stakeholders (people teams) to ensure the effectiveness of the portal.
- Ensure content is accessible and inclusive, leveraging diverse instructional methods to address various learning styles and levels of audience.

Program Delivery and Facilitation
- Facilitate engaging in-person and virtual training sessions for both corporate and craft populations that encourage participation, collaboration, and knowledge transfer.
- Deliver expert facilitation at project sites for the craft population, adapting training methods to be relevant, practical, and impactful in the field.
- Demonstrate the ability to build credibility and rapport with frontline employees by understanding field operations and industry context.
- Lead Train-the-Trainer programs to cultivate internal subject matter experts and program mentors.
- Facilitate technical, leadership, and professional development programs for field leadership.
- Adapt facilitation style to different audiences, including leadership, technical teams, and all-staff.
- Support change management and communication efforts to promote training initiatives, drive participation, and ensure adoption.
- Provide ongoing program management support on all developmental programs.
- Coordinate, facilitate, and track compliance training, ensuring alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements (e.g., annual compliance months)

Skill Gaps & Needs Analysis:
- Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to conduct needs assessments and identify skills gaps.
- Align learning solutions with organizational goals and skills needs, ensuring they address organization, team and individual performance improvement and long-term talent development.
- Recommend learning interventions based on data analysis, research, and trends in the field of learning and development.
- Be able to assess the skills of employees, session participants, etc. to adapt trainings as necessary

Program Evaluation, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement:
- Prioritize the learning effectiveness strategy and ROI of learning when designing learning initiatives.
- Regularly evaluate training effectiveness using metrics, feedback, and performance data to improve outcomes and learning experiences.
- Iterate and enhance training and learning materials based on evaluation data and evolving organizational needs.
- Track training completion and compliance metrics, maintaining accurate reporting for internal stakeholders and audits.

Technology & Innovation:
- Leverage our LXP and LMS, eLearning tools, and virtual training platforms (e.g., Teams, Sharepoint) to deliver content effectively.
- Explore emerging technologies, such as AI-powered learning and other tools to innovate and enhance learning experiences.
- Stay current on industry trends, sharing insights and best practices with the broader team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with the Sr. Manager of Learning & Development to ensure learning efforts are integrated with talent development and career pathing strategies.
- Partner closely with HR Business Partners to monitor training completion aend ensure acocuntability.
- Partner with leaders to create learning paths and content for project management and support functions across the organization.
- Partner with the Talent Team to coordinate training logistics, scheduling, communication, and implementation support.
- Collaborate with operations leadership, including Safety, to identify skill gaps and training needs.

Who We're Looking For

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Experience:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in instructional design, learning facilitation, and/or talent development.
- Experience designing and delivering field-based training (preferably in construction, solar, or other craft-heavy industries).
- Demonstrated ability to connect with and related to craft/field employees, tailoring training content and style for diverse audiences.
- Proven expertise in developing and delivering large-scale learning initiatives in a corporate environment.
- Experience with LMS management and digital learning tools.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of instructional design models and adult learning theories.
- Excellent storytelling and deck-building skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging, and visually compelling presentations.
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in learning technology tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate, Rise, Storyline) and video editing software.)
- Ability to analyze data and apply insights to improve learning outcomes.

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 25% 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.

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