HR Specialist

About the position:

As a Human Resources Specialist in a fast-growing company, you will have responsibility for supporting G-P’s clients and the professionals we engage on behalf of our clients and assisting in the management of the back-end HR, accounting, and legal service providers that support the infrastructure of our international entities. You will play a very active role in delivering best in class HR support to our Customers and Professionals and drive GP’s goals and objectives. Please note this is a fixed term on contract for 1 year What you will do: Regional Responsibilities:

○  Serve as a regional expert for all employee lifecycle events and human resources functions across South Korea

○  Provide senior-level support to customer inquiries, offering expert guidance on market norms, with a strong emphasis on in-country compliance and legislative requirements, alongside advice on benefits, payroll, and other HR matters.

○  Manage local payroll providers, benefits brokers, HR advisors, and other partners.

○  Collaborate with the Customer Services team to provide strategic HR support for client acquisition and to strengthen long-term customer relationships through proactive HR guidance.

○  Support with off-boarding and strategic handling of terminations, ensuring compliance with labour laws.

Organizational Impact:

○  Drive the adoption and integration of product and AI-related initiatives to enhance the efficiency of internal team processes, improve HR Operations workflows that impact other departments and professionals, and automate routine daily responsibilities.

○  Proactively address potential errors through creative negotiation, aiming for win-win-win solutions that benefit customers, professionals, and the company.

○  Solve complex problems by applying analytical thinking and taking a new perspective on developing solutions.

Day-to-Day HR Responsibilities:

○  Handle ongoing matters with existing clients by pulling in appropriate members of the team to resolve client queries.

○  Work independently and autonomously, receiving minimal guidance.

○  Manage customer and professional data by meticulously maintaining records in our online portal and vendor platforms, adhering to data management best practices.

Compliance and Projects:

○      Lead end-to-end compliance projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams, while also leveraging subject matter expertise and best practices to proactively drive local and global initiatives that enhance our products and services.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably as an HR Specialist, HR Generalist, and/or HR Business Partner.

• Solid working knowledge of HR concepts, practices, and procedures, with in-depth knowledge of South Korean employment laws and legal requirements related to the management of professionals, to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize legal risks.

• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Requires a resourceful and adaptable individual who can navigate unknown territory, 'figure things out' and solve problems in compliance with regulations.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English & Korean (oral and written fluency).

• Experience interacting with people internationally, demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of diverse cultural norms, values, and communication styles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint, with experience leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

• Willingness to work flexible hours across time zones, as required for international business.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants who meet the inherent requirements for the position. Please note that background checks are required, and this may include criminal record checks.