HR Manager, South Korea

Job Description

Alo is seeking a Human Resources Manager in South Korea to establish HR practices, support stores, and contribute to strategic growth. The ideal candidate will be the first HR employee in South Korea and will have a growth mindset. They will be responsible for building People processes, policies, and ensuring compliance across the Korea market.

The HR Manager will partner with cross-functional teams and legal counsel to support the long-term strategic growth of the business in Korea.

Responsibilities:

• Creating key Human Resources practices to support the employee lifecycle in Korea, inclusive of Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding, Employee Development, Employee Relations, Employee Experience, Health & Safety, and Compliance
• Conducting Compensation and Benefits Analyses and establish Programs to ensure organizational and cultural alignment in practices
• Conducting investigations into complex employee relations issues and partner with business leaders on resolutions
• Providing support, thought partnership and coaching to management and employees on human resources related matters, policies & procedures, and employment law
• Supporting Payroll function, inclusive of running Payroll, establishing key processes, supporting employee inquiries, and other Financial practices
• Partnering with Legal counsel to roll out Retail Handbooks, policies and procedure to ensure compliance with employment laws
• Launching North American HR initiatives and programs across Korean stores to ensure consistency across the organization
• Supporting local recruitment efforts for all levels and build tools for future effectiveness
• Proactively addressing employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and promote a positive work culture through effective communication and engagement initiatives.
• Ensuring adherence to local labor laws, maintain accurate records, and generate reports as required.
• Hosting DEI events and activities, and support and implement global HR programs and projects
• Working with field leadership to ensure that career development, talent assessment, and engagement programs are developed and implemented for our employees

Requirements:

• Bi-Lingual in English and Korean
• Advanced knowledge of local labor law and ability to advise on practical application at both the organizational and individual levels
• Previous work experience in Retail and with a Global company is a plus
• 5 – 7 years HR Manager and/or Business Partner experience
• Well-rounded capability across the Human Resources functions
• Self-starter and entrepreneurial mindset
• A people person – leads with kindness and integrity
• Ability to support both HQ and Retail environments and navigate rapid and continuous growth + seasonal increases during the holiday season
• Comfortability with a high volume and evolving workload
• Ability to identify problems and come forward with solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service – quick and accurate responses to employee inquiries and needs
• Prioritization and strong work ethic
• Ability to interface with multiple levels within the organization
• Process improvement
• Operate autonomously – ability to deliver results with little supervision in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment