Korean-Bilingual Administrative Assistant

The Employee Connect • Los Angeles, CA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, a consumer beauty products organization, is seeking a Korean-bilingual Administrative Assistant for a hybrid, three-month contract engagement based in Los Angeles, California. The role provides administrative support across the business with a particular focus on communication between English- and Korean-speaking colleagues and partners. Korean language capability is a core requirement rather than a nice-to-have, as the position involves regular written and verbal communication in both languages. The role suits an organized, personable administrator who enjoys being the connective tissue of a busy office.

Requirements

• Professional fluency in both Korean and English, written and spoken, at a level sufficient for business correspondence and translation, is required.
• Prior administrative assistant, office coordinator, or comparable support experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment about priority and confidentiality, and clear professional communication.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the beauty, cosmetics, consumer products, or retail sector is preferred.
• Experience supporting cross-border or Korea-based business relationships.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, ERP or order management systems, and basic bookkeeping or accounts payable processes is advantageous.
• Prior formal translation experience and any exposure to marketing or sales support work are also valued.
• Experience working with Korean manufacturers, suppliers, or parent-company functions is highly valued.
• Familiarity with import and shipping documentation.
• Comfort with fast-changing priorities typical of consumer beauty businesses.
• Any experience supporting executives or visiting delegations are all advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, expense processing, and the preparation of documents, presentations, and correspondence in both English and Korean.
• Act as a communication bridge between English- and Korean-speaking colleagues, partners, and vendors, translating documents and correspondence, interpreting in meetings where needed, and ensuring that information passes accurately in both directions.
• Maintain organized filing and record systems, both physical and digital.
• Manage incoming communications and route them appropriately.
• Process purchase orders and invoices, and track administrative deadlines.
• Support office operations including supply ordering, vendor coordination, visitor hosting, and event or meeting logistics.
• Provide ad hoc project support across departments as workload requires.
• Support cross-border coordination including scheduling across time zones, preparing bilingual meeting materials and summaries, and following up on action items with counterparts in both regions.
• Assist with order, shipment, and vendor documentation where Korean-language correspondence is involved, ensuring details are captured accurately in both languages.

Benefits

• Hourly rate in the range of $20.00 to $22.00, based on experience
• Three-month contract engagement with a defined end date
• Hybrid schedule offers a balance of onsite collaboration and remote flexibility
• Work in a fast-moving consumer products environment where bilingual capability is genuinely valued and visible
• Build both administrative and cross-cultural business experience
• Extension or conversion may be possible depending on performance and organizational need
• Contract professionals are supported throughout the assignment, from onboarding and first-week check-ins through to end-of-contract planning
• Actively look for the next opportunity for people who deliver well
• Many contract placements lead to extensions, repeat assignments, or permanent conversion

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed