What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Manager (Korean Bilingual) position at Harmonious Hiring LLC?
A growing hospitality group based in Irvine, CA, is seeking
a Korean-English Bilingual HR Manager to lead and manage all human
resources functions across their hotel and restaurant operations. This role is
ideal for a seasoned HR professional who can build and oversee HR
systems and practices in a small corporate team with no existing HR
department.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Act
as the sole HR leader for the U.S. office, overseeing all HR
functions including employee relations, compliance, recruitment, and
performance management.
- Develop
and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices aligned
with hospitality operations.
- Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for both corporate and
field-level roles.
- Handle benefits administration, including health insurance, 401(k), paid
leave, and employee perks.
- Ensure
compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including
wage and hour regulations.
- Provide
guidance to leadership and department heads on performance reviews,
employee discipline, and workplace policies.
- Support
payroll coordination and maintain employee records in accordance with HR
compliance standards.
- Promote
a positive, respectful, and legally compliant workplace culture.
Qualifications:
- 10–25
years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years
in an HR management role.
- Experience
in the hospitality industry (hotels, restaurants, or food service)
is strongly preferred.
- Bilingual
in Korean and English (both written and verbal) required.
- In-depth
knowledge of California and federal employment laws.
- Excellent
communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability
to work independently and establish HR structure in a small, hands-on
environment.
- Experience
with HR software, payroll systems, or employee management platforms is a plus.
Benefits
Benefits:
- Paid
Vacation
- 401(k)
Retirement Plan
- Health,
Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee
Discounts
If you're a strategic yet hands-on HR professional who
thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and you're ready
to shape the HR function for a growing hospitality company, apply today!
