HR Business Partner (HR Assistant Manager)

LG • Atlanta, GA

53d • Onsite

About The Position

We connect science to life for a better future.
With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.
LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947.​​ From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.
Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.
We are actively searching for an Assistant HR Manager to join our corporate HR team at the company’s Business Service Center (BSC) located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA. Successful candidates will have an HR Generalist background and will support the Sr. HR Director in establishing and executing HR programs and initiatives to drive business results, increase engagement and enhance LG Chem as a great place to work. This position partners closely with senior leaders and all HR team members to provide both strategic and tactical support. The incoming will act as an HRBP to Expats transitioning to/from Korea to LG Chem businesses in the Americas (US, Mexico, Latin America), will be the HRIS Administrator (SuccessFactors), lead the annual goal setting and the performance management process, launch the HPI Process and perform other duties as assigned.
This is an exciting role with the prospect for growth as the company seeks to expand its American footprint. LG Chem has a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation and benefits package, that includes fully paid employee Health & welfare benefits, (medical, dental, vision) that commences on hire date, as well as 401(k) plan with immediate vesting. This position is based in our corporate office in Atlanta, GA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or relevant experience
• 2+ years' US Corporate HR experience as an HRBP or HR Generalist working within a matrixed environment highly preferred
• Expert knowledge with SuccessFactors required. Must have hands-on experience teaching/training users.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (SAP_ERP), ADP.
• Adaptability and agility in dealing with diverse cultures

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Korean is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• HRBP to Expats
• Lead onboarding/offboarding processes for all expats including orientation and managing expense related tasks; update related documentation using PPT and Adobe tools.
• Expat Tax Reporting - Coordinate with external accounting firms for annual expat tax filings, additional submissions, and refund tracking through ERP and in-house system
• Manage expat benefit adjustments by coordinating with HQ and performing advanced Excel‑based calculations
• Expat Settlement Loan Support - Process settlement loan applications and maintain internal benefit management system records
• Conduct yearly reviews of expat benefit programs to confirm compliance with HQ policies and regional needs.
• SuccessFactors Administrator
• Maintain accuracy of data by performing audits and make necessary corrections
• Ensure integrity of employee data
• Ensure organization charts for all LG Chem business units are accurate
• Annual Goal Setting and Performance Management
• Lead annual goal setting process and manage mid-year and end-of-year process for all Americas employees using SuccessFactors
• Initiate goal setting and performance templates in Success Factors as needed
• Roll out communication and launch of each process to Managers and Employees setting expectations, completion and deadline
• Prepare and rollout training on each process
• Track and ensure completion of each by deadline
• Manage Calibration of performance ratings according to T/O from HQ
• Track status and maintain reports when requested
• Create and update goal‑setting and evaluation manuals; communicate revisions to all relevant stakeholders
• Review all evaluation forms to ensure compliance with feedback protocols and corporate evaluation standards
• Global HR Liaison & Americas HR Governance
• Serve as the Human Resources Business Partner for five LG Chem Petrochemical Subsidiaries, coordinating HR matters and ensuring consistent alignment with HQ policies.
• Introduce new HR tools, systems, and policies to local HR teams; provide training, clarification, and rollout support to ensure proper adoption.
• Ensure that HQ’s mission, standards, and directives are executed correctly in the Americas region without operational gaps or misinterpretation.
• Cross-Regional Communication Management- Facilitate smooth two‑way communication between HQ and Americas HR teams by coordinating updates, clarifying expectations, and resolving issues promptly
• Petrochemicals HRBP Support
• Serve as HRBP for the petrochemicals business, promotions, salary adjustments, and benefit reviews; coordinate closely with HQ Petrochemicals company
• Manage headcounts efficiently by updating and sharing organization chart every month for each organization in petrochemicals including South American entities
• Acts as a strategic liaison between the Petrochemicals Business Unit, Global HR at HQ, and the Americas Business Service Center to ensure seamless alignment of business needs and corporate direction- Need communication skills to deliver the Petrochemical BU’s HR needs and challenges to Global HR and ensure HQ initiatives are understood and executed accurately at the regional level in the Americas.
• Billing Allocation Management
• Manage billing allocation processes from the company to HQ, ensuring accurate cost distribution
• Delegation of Authority Renewal
• Review and update HR authority lines annually in alignment with HQ policies and budget‑related requirements
• LG Way & Leadership Survey Management
• Administer LG Way and Leadership surveys across Americas sites, including data mapping and Excel‑based analysis.
• HQ Medical Expense Processing
• Ensure timely submission and review of Expatriate’s medical expenses; support expats by navigating the Korean medical system.
• Visa and Immigration Support
• Manage visa processes for business travelers and expatriates, ensuring full compliance with immigration requirements
• LMS Module Administration
• Set up and maintain training modules within the LMS module in SuccessFactors, ensuring accurate course configuration
• Team Leader Allowance Renewal
• Renew expat team leader allowances twice a year based on staffing changes and policy updates
• Business Travel Documentation
• Issue invitation letters and employment verification letters for HQ business travelers to support risk mitigation and seamless business operations
• SuccessFactors Troubleshooting & Training
• Provide system troubleshooting and HR system training (evaluation, payroll, goal setting, etc.) for HR managers across multiple sites (Evansville, Ohio, Tennessee, Boston, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil)
• Handle Vendor Registration & Payment process for HR
• Enter new vendor registrations required for approval in in-house vendor/customer data management system
• Make payments using ERP system with correct vendor information linked with the in-house vendor management system called MDM and Smart BPM
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• LG Chem has a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation and benefits package, that includes fully paid employee Health & welfare benefits, (medical, dental, vision) that commences on hire date, as well as 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level