HR Specialist

H Mart•Whittier, CA

27d•$64,500 - $80,000

About The Position

The HR Specialist supports a broad range of human resources functions, including employee relations, talent management, organizational development, performance management, recruitment, compliance, and new-hire onboarding. The role assists with internal and external HR matters, helps develop organizational guidelines and procedures, investigates employee complaints, and partners with Legal and Payroll on compliance inquiries. The position also coordinates onboarding activities, including orientation, new-hire packets and paperwork, and coordination with Payroll and Benefits. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The stated annual salary range is $64,500–$80,000; actual compensation depends on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and must be bilingual in Korean and English.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
At least 1 year of human resources experience.
Bilingual Korean and English proficiency.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
Ability to work comfortably under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Strong intellectual curiosity to stay informed about employment laws and HR practices.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of COBRA, diversity/EEO, FMLA, and related state and federal regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with internal and external HR-related matters.
Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures.
Assist with recruitment by identifying candidates.
Investigate complaints brought forward by employees.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment, pay, and workplace laws and regulations.
Partner with Legal and Payroll to establish alignment and respond to compliance inquiries.
Keep up to date with HR trends and best practices.
Provide support across HR disciplines, including organizational development, employee relations, talent management, organizational redesign, performance management, and employee development.
Coordinate and execute new-employee onboarding, including scheduling orientation, preparing new-hire packets, collecting and processing paperwork, and interfacing with Payroll and Benefits.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), per company policy.
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% match, per company policy.
Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, per company policy.
Business Travel Accident (BTA) insurance.
Company-provided lunch.
Paid time off and paid holidays, per company policy.
Celebration and condolence benefits, per company policy.
Smart Card reward: earn an additional 4 points beyond the standard $1 = 1 point.
Holiday gift certificates, per company policy.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), per company policy.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA), per company policy.