HR Assistant (Seoul)

Position Overview

• We are seeking a HR Assistant to support our Korea HR operations. This role will play a critical part in delivering high-quality HR services across payroll management, employee life cycle processes, HR compliance, and daily HR operations. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with Korean payroll, labor law compliance, and HR administration. The role requires strong attention to detail, a problem‑solving mindset, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, multinational environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Payroll & Compensation Administration

• Oversee end-to-end monthly payroll processing for Korea employees in partnership with external payroll vendor.
• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, bonuses, allowances, deductions, overtime, and statutory payments.
• Handle payroll-related reporting including tax filings, year-end settlement, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain accurate payroll data and ensure compliance with local tax, pension, health insurance, and employment insurance requirements.
• Support annual compensation cycles including salary review & bonus cycles

HR Operations & Employee Life Cycle

• Execute HR processes including onboarding, offboarding and employee data updates.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy
• Support workforce planning, headcount tracking, and manpower reports.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, payroll, benefits, and internal processes.
• Assist in managing employee relations issues with sensitivity and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with Korea labor law.
• Support local employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, and internal communications.

Compliance & HR Policy

• Ensure alignment with Korea labor regulations and company policies.
• Support HR audits and ensure proper documentation and filing.
• Monitor labor law changes and proactively recommend policy updates.

HR Projects & Regional Collaboration

• Participate in Korea and regional HR initiatives (UAT testing, benefits projects, culture programs, etc).
• Support HR reporting to regional and global teams.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented; strong sense of accountability
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Customer‑focused, collaborative, and proactive mindset

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience with at least 1 years of hands-on payroll management in Korea.
• Candidate with more experience will be considered as HR Advisor
• Strong understanding of Korean labor law and payroll statutory requirements.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
• English proficiency for communication with regional stakeholders.

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