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