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Human Resources Associate

OTOKI America
Norwalk, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

Position Title: Human Resources Associate (Non-Exempt)

Location: Norwalk, CA

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Department: Business Operations – Human Resources




About Otoki America

Otoki America is the U.S. subsidiary of Korea’s leading food company, Ottogi, established in 2005. We bring trusted Korean food products ranging from ramen and sauces to ready-to-eat meals to consumers across the United States.

As our organization continues to grow, we are strengthening our HR operations to ensure compliance, consistency, and employee support. We are seeking a detail-oriented HR Associate (Non-Exempt) to support day-to-day HR administration and shared services functions.




Position Overview

The HR Associate is a non-exempt, operations-focused role responsible for high-volume, transactional, and time-based HR activities.

This position plays a critical role in supporting HR compliance, employee lifecycle administration, and internal service delivery, while enabling HR leadership to focus on strategic and exempt-level responsibilities.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking hands-on HR experience in a structured, compliance-driven environment.



Key Responsibilities


HR Administration & Shared Services

• Process new hire paperwork, onboarding logistics, and employee file setup

• Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, and onboarding activities

• Manage offboarding processing and documentation



Benefits & Payroll Administration

• Support benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance transactions

• Process 401(k) enrollment changes and related administrative tasks

• Track PTO, sick leave, probationary periods, anniversaries, and other time-based milestones

• Support payroll inputs related to overtime tracking, corrections, and audits



HR Records & Data Management

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation

• Update headcount reports and organizational charts

• Perform data entry and maintain HR systems, spreadsheets, and trackers



Employee Support

• Respond to daily employee inquiries related to benefits, payroll, time off, and documentation

• Route escalated issues to Manager as appropriate



General HR Operations

• Assist with compliance documentation preparation

• Support internal audits and reporting

• Provide administrative support for HR projects as assigned



Qualifications

Required

• 1–3 years of experience in HR administration, coordination, or office operations

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage repetitive, deadline-driven, time-sensitive tasks

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Bilingual in Korean and English

• Authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship available)



Preferred

• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, or benefits platforms

• Familiarity with California labor compliance concepts (PTO, sick leave, overtime)

• Experience in a fast-growing or multi-department environment



Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $50,000 – $60,000 per hour (based on experience)

• Classification: Non-Exempt (Overtime eligible)



Benefits (After 3-Month Probation)

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays

• Birthday Day Off Gift

• 401(k) Plan (after 1 year of service)

• Employee Discount on Otoki products



Why Join Otoki America?

• Be part of a growing global food company

• Gain hands-on HR experience in a compliance-driven environment

• Work closely with HR leadership and learn end-to-end HR operations

• Build a strong foundation for long-term HR career growth


How to Apply

Please submit your resume (English or Korean) and a brief introduction to:


owen.tehan@otoki.com

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모집 직무: (HR Associate / Non-Exempt)

근무지: Norwalk, CA

고용 형태: Fulltime (Non-Exempt)

부서: Business Operations – Human Resources


회사 소개

오뚜기 아메리카(Otoki America)는 2005년 설립된 오뚜기의 미국 법인으로, 라면, 소스, 즉석식품 등 다양한 한국 식품을 미국 전역에 공급하고 있습니다.

조직 성장에 따라 HR 업무를 담당할 HR Associate (Non-Exempt)를 채용합니다.


직무 개요

본 포지션은 HR 운영 역할로 행정 및 트랜잭션 중심의 HR 업무를 담당합니다.



주요 업무

HR 행정 및 Shared Services

• 신규 입사자 서류 처리 및 온보딩 행정 지원

• 면접 일정 조율 및 후보자 커뮤니케이션

• 퇴사자 오프보딩 프로세스 및 문서 처리


급여, 복리후생 행정업무

• 건강보험, 치과, 안과 보험 등 복리후생 트랜잭션 처리

• 401(k) 등록 및 변경 행정 지원

• PTO, Sick Leave, 수습기간, 근속기념일 등 관리

• 오버타임 및 급여 관련 데이터 정리 및 지원


HR 데이터 및 기록 관리

• 인사 기록 및 문서 관리

• 인원 현황 및 조직도 업데이트

• HR 시스템 및 엑셀 데이터 입력·관리


직원 문의 대응

• 급여, 휴가, 복리후생, 서류 관련 직원 문의 응대


기타 HR 운영 지원

• 컴플라이언스 문서 준비

• 내부 감사 및 보고 자료 지원

• HR 프로젝트 행정 지원



자격 요건

필수

• HR 행정, 코디네이션 또는 사무 업무 1–3년 경험

• 반복적, 정확성이 요구되는 업무 수행 능력

• MS Office 사용 가능

• 한국어, 영어 이중 언어 필수

• 미국 내 합법적 근로 자격 보유 (비자 스폰서 불가)


우대

• HRIS, 급여, 보험 시스템 경험

• 캘리포니아 노동법 기초 이해

• 성장 중인 조직 또는 여러부서 협업 경험


급여

• 시급: $50,000 – $60,000 (경력에 따라 협의)

• Non-Exempt 포지션 (초과근무 수당 지급)



복리후생 (3개월 수습 후 적용)

• 건강보험 / 치과 / 안과 보험

• 생명보험

• 유급휴가 / 병가 / 공휴일

• 생일 휴가 및 기프트

• 401(k) (1년 근속 후)

• 오뚜기 제품 직원 할인



지원 방법

이력서(국문 또는 영문) 및 간단한 자기소개를 아래 이메일로 보내주세요. 여러 포지션을 모집 중이니 어떤 포지션 지원인지 명확히 작성해주세요.


owen.tehan@otoki.com

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000

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