HR Manager

About the position

The HR Manager will lead people-focused HR functions including Recruiting, Learning & Development (L&D), Organizational Culture & Engagement, Social Audit readiness, and HR Analytics. This role is responsible for driving efficient, compliant, and audit-ready HR operations while actively leading employee-facing programs, campaigns, and training initiatives. The HR Manager reports directly to the HR Director and works in close collaboration with Payroll and HR Operations team members. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong interpersonal skills, visibility across the organization, and the ability to execute practical HR programs aligned with HR KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for critical roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring timelines.
• Ensure compliant, consistent, and well-documented hiring processes.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records for audit and reporting purposes.
• Improve recruiting efficiency, templates, and candidate experience.
• Design and lead internal learning programs, including:
• AI Representative Program (4–6 weeks online learning + application project).
• Required trainings (Safety, Quality, Compliance, Digital Literacy).
• Actively promote participation and engagement in training initiatives.
• Track training attendance, completion, and documentation.
• Ensure training records meet internal and external audit expectations.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and internal campaigns.
• Plan and execute company events, recognition programs, and culture activities.
• Strengthen internal communication and collaboration across departments.
• Serve as a visible, approachable HR presence within the organization.
• Ensure HR operations are audit-ready at all times.
• Support and coordinate social audits (e.g., SMETA, QIMA, customer audits).
• Prepare and maintain HR-related audit documentation:
• Employee records, training logs, working hours, policies.
• Partner with the HR Director on audit responses and corrective action plans (CAPA).
• Drive sustainable corrective actions and ongoing compliance.
• Work closely with the HR Director on HR efficiency and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Payroll and HR Operations team members.
• Review and approve payroll as the first-level approver (Manager), prior to final approval by the Director.
• Identify opportunities to simplify HR workflows while maintaining compliance.
• Support HR digital utilization using ADP, SharePoint, and Groupware.
• Contribute to HR KPI achievement related to engagement, training, compliance, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Hands-on experience in Recruiting, L&D, Culture, or Employee Engagement.
• Experience supporting social audits or labor/compliance reviews (e.g., SMETA, QIMA, customer audits).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead campaigns, training programs, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Execution-focused, detail-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in English, Korean, and (preferably Spanish).

Nice-to-haves

• HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist experience.
• Manufacturing, cosmetics, or quality-driven industry experience.
• Familiarity with HR systems such as ADP or similar HRIS.
• Experience managing audit documentation and corrective action plans.
• Outgoing, people-oriented personality well-suited for culture and engagement leadership.
• HR & People Management.
• HR Certificates (e.g. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR (HRCI)).
• CIPD Level 5 or above.
• Social Compliance & Audit.
• SMETA / Sedex Auditor Training or equivalent experience.
• SA8000 Internal Auditor.
• APSCA-related training or social compliance audit exposure.
• ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 Internal Auditor.
• Learning & Development / Digital HR.
• ATD (APTD or CPLP).
• Learning & Development or Instructional Design Certificate.
• ADP Workforce Now Certification or equivalent HRIS certification.
• Equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of formal certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• Special Paid Leave for employees’ personal events
• Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) employer match
• Year-End Gift