[Job Description] HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist
Reports To: Managing Director
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Status: Full Time, Exempt

Job Summary
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with HR, Director and overseeing payroll and benefits administrations. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: payroll & benefits administration, basic employee relations, onboarding, policy implementation, and employment/labor law compliance.

Essential Functions and Main Responsibilities:
HR

• Handle full cycle of recruiting for open positions
• Conduct new hire orientations and onboarding
• Handle full employee lifecycle from onboarding to performance reviews
• Conduct payroll processing and work with Finance to keep track of accounting records
• Administer employee benefits including 401k and medical insurance
• Conduct internal communication on major HR updates
• Conduct internal investigations on Employee Relations issues
• Administer all LOA-related requests
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommend best practices and review policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law
• Collaborate with senior management (including HQ in Korea) on HR issues, following up with HR planning and internal policies, including system implementation and rule reviews; regular communication with HQ and reporting in Korean is required
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

General Affairs

• Manage office space, facilities, and vehicles
• Order and manage office supplies
• Plan and organize company events
• Manage employee health management and insurance-related processes
• Handle legal tasks (drafting contracts and sales data)
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Competencies

• Thorough understanding of the onboarding/offboarding process and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• In-depth knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Required Education and Experience

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent work experience in the HR field required
• Payroll & Benefits administration experience is essential
• A minimum of 5-7 years of HR Generalist experience required
• A minimum of 2-3 years of HR Manager experience required
• HR certification is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Bilingual in English/Korean strongly preferred (Korean: business-level proficiency)

Travel
Local: less than 10%