HR Manager (Korean Bilingual)

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!