Human Resources Business Partner

Soni is partnering with a client near East Rutherford, NJ, on the search for a HR Business Partner - Korean Bilingual.

The individual serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to multiple business units across a fast-paced, multicultural (Korean-American) organization. This role blends commercial acumen with strong HR expertise to deliver people solutions that support business growth, organizational effectiveness, and talent development. The ideal candidate is adaptable, relationship-driven, and comfortable operating with ambiguity while building foundational programs and processes.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with business unit leaders to understand priorities and deliver tailored people strategies aligned to business goals.
• Provide thought partnership and challenge leaders appropriately on decisions related to leveling, promotions, transfers, compensation, and organizational structure.
• Assess organizational needs including headcount, skills, spans/layers, and workforce timing to support growth and operational efficiency.
• Lead workforce planning efforts to ensure employees are in the right roles and future needs are anticipated.
• Advise leaders on org design, change management, and communication strategies during periods of transition.

Talent Management & Development

• Coach leaders on performance management, people leadership, and career development.
• Identify high-potential and high-performing employees; support succession planning and readiness for critical roles.
• Co-create learning and development programs with business leaders and Learning & Development teams to address capability gaps and business challenges.
• Guide people managers on performance issues, risk considerations, and appropriate next steps.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Manage employee relations matters with sound judgment, escalating based on business risk and severity.
• Support a positive, inclusive culture across diverse teams, navigating the nuances of a multicultural environment.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers to strengthen leadership capability and employee engagement.

HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain accurate org charts, process HR transactions, and support core HR cycles (performance management, merit, promotions).
• Partner with Recruiting on new headcount needs and hiring strategies.
• Support communication and process flow for employee transfers and organizational changes.
• Lead and participate in small to medium?scale HR projects that improve processes and infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Korean language proficiency a must (verbal)
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience as an HRBP or HR generalist supporting multiple business units.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
• Sharp critical thinking and problem?solving skills with the ability to resolve issues quickly.
• Comfort operating in a fast?paced environment with frequent change and limited information.
• Ability to navigate and thrive in a multicultural organization.
• Strong prioritization skills with a commercial mindset.
• General understanding of HR disciplines and how they connect (talent, ER, comp, L&D, recruiting, operations).
• Retail manufacturing a big plus

Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

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