Human Resources Manager - Korean Bilingual

Company Overview

Through over 87 of its global networks, the company engages in the trading of a wide range of products from steel, automotive and components, machinery and industrial electronics to non-ferrous metal, food resources, chemicals, commodities and textiles, with both local and international customers.

Position Overview

The Company is seeking an experienced and versatile HR Manager to oversee the full spectrum of Human Resources operations at our NJ Branch. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day HR activities as well as driving strategic HR initiatives. Key areas of responsibility include recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance with U.S. labor laws, and training & development. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in end-to-end HR operations within a multinational or large corporate environment and the ability to balance both strategic and operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute all HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, and offboarding.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs, including payroll coordination, benefits enrollment, and annual salary review processes.
• Manage performance management processes (annual evaluations, MBO tracking, and feedback cycles).
• Lead workforce planning and organizational design in alignment with business strategies.
• Handle employee relations matters, providing guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. federal and state labor laws as well as internal HR policies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate training and development programs, including onboarding, compliance training, and leadership development.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and internal communication strategies to foster a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience covering multiple HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage both strategic initiatives and day-to-day HR operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with multicultural teams.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Bilingual in Korean and English (verbal & written).
• Experience in a multinational corporation or large corporate environment.