Operations Manager
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Job Location:
Seoul - South Korea
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who Were Looking For
We are seeking a highly organized proactive and detail-oriented Operations Manager to help build and clients operational systems from the ground up. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a mission-driven international environment and enjoys creating efficient scalable systems.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in operations administration finance and/or people operations combined with the ability to navigate evolving workflows and drive organizational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop implement and improve operational processes and systems to enhance team efficiency.
- Manage key functions like finance HR IT vendor management logistics and compliance.
- Oversee contracts budgeting and reporting ensuring accuracy and adherence to organizational standards.
- Support people operations including onboarding performance processes and team engagement.
- Collaborate closely with clients regional teams (Finance HR IT Legal) and the Managing Director of GFI Korea.
- Foster a positive inclusive and high-performing remote work culture.
- Ensure seamless coordination of operations travel and internal communication across global teams.
Qualifications & Experience
- 7 years of experience across two or more of the following areas: operations administration finance or people operations.
- Strong financial and IT literacy with a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn new tools.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace Asana Salesforce and Slack preferred.
- Proven experience in project management workflow optimization vendor management or compliance.
- Fluency in Korean and business-level English (written and verbal) required; conversational English is a plus.
- Demonstrated ownership initiative and problem-solving ability in complex or fast-changing environments.
- Excellent strategic thinking prioritization and communication skills.
- Experience leading or supporting teams particularly in a remote or cross-functional setting.
- Strong alignment with clients mission and values including evidence-based decision-making and collaboration.
The Fine Print
- Employment Type: Full-time with a three-month probationary period.
- Reports To: Managing Director in S. Korea (with close coordination with APAC teams in Singapore and the U.S.).
- Location: Fully remote within Korea. The S. Korea team meets in person approximately twice a year (25 days each). Travel expenses covered per policy.
- Work Hours: Flexible schedule with occasional early morning or evening calls to collaborate globally.
- Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Benefits: Statutory benefits and paid leave per policies.
- Eligibility: Must have legal authorization to work in at the start of employment. does not sponsor employment visas.
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
About Company
We specialize in connecting forward-thinking companies with outstanding global talent. Whether you’re looking to fill a critical role or expand into new markets without local offices, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
