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 problemsolving mindset and the ability to work in a fastpaced 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
• Customerfocused collaborative and proactive mindset

Qualifications :

Requirements:

• Bachelors 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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time