HR and Office Operations Specialist, Korea
Date: Jan 7, 2026
Location: Seoul, Seoul, KR, 153-010
Company: Gates Corporation
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Employee Lifecycle and HR Operations:
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle in Korea, including onboarding, employee changes, and exits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with timelines.
- Coordinate recruitment processes, including interview logistics and onboarding activities to ensure a smooth candidate and new hire experience.
- Prepare and review compensation proposals for new hires, ensuring alignment with internal equity, market benchmarks, and budget considerations.
- Maintain and update employee records, HR documents, and prepare necessary reports and letters.
- Handle contract labor management, including recruitment and deployment of temporary workers and contractors.
- Support workforce capacity planning and organizational design initiatives to align workforce needs with business objectives.
Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, and Compliance:
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, bonuses, and statutory benefits in collaboration with finance and payroll vendors.
- Oversee benefits administration, including employee group insurance renewals and compensation planning.
- Participate in compensation and benefits reviews, analyzing market data and internal equity to support competitive pay strategies.
- Support the design, implementation, and administration of Sales Incentive Plans (SIP), ensuring alignment with business objectives and performance metrics.
- Maintain time and attendance records and ensure adherence to company policies.
- Support audits, compliance checks, and ensure HRIS data accuracy, including assisting with the implementation of local HR policies.
Employee Engagement and Development:
- Coordinate employee engagement activities, including team-building events and survey follow-ups to enhance employee satisfaction.
- Assist in organizing internal training programs and liaise with external providers to ensure continuous development for employees.
General Administrative and Office Support:
- Manage office operations, including vendor liaison, office supplies, guest reception, and maintenance requests.
- Support safety and health-related administrative tasks and assist with employee committee activities as needed.
Process Improvement and Task Streamlining:
- Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance HR efficiency and streamline office support functions.
Keys to Success
- Balancing multiple responsibilities across HR coordination and office support.
- Ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with local employment standards.
- Supporting both administrative and people-oriented needs efficiently.
Requirements and Preferred Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field.
- 4-7 years of HR or office administration experience, preferably in a coordinator or generalist role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Strong command of both written and spoken English is essential for success in a regional work environment.
- Good understanding of Korean labor laws and HR administrative requirements.
- High level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Professionalism and ability to manage confidential information.
Preferred:
- Experience with HRIS tools (e.g., HR Oracle or SuccessFactors).
- Familiarity with payroll coordination and vendor management.
- Experience working in a multinational company environment.
LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A
TRAVEL: Not Required
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office