HR Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR functions and provide guidance for offices located in CA, NY, HI, and Guam, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Direct, mentor, and oversee the performance of HR Generalist and an Office Operations Coordinator
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle for both local U.S. staff and expatriate employees
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and training programs tailored to diverse teams
• Serve as the link between U.S. branches and South Korea HQ
• Review and update existing personnel procedures and policies
• Address employee inquiries, manage conflict resolution, and proactively foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative company culture
• Create the annual HR budget and manage overall departmental expenditures for the U.S. offices
• Proven experience processing payroll and serving as the lead administrator for core HR technologies
• Design and implement training initiatives focused on compliance, leadership development, and continuous professional growth
• Manage day-to-day office and workplace operations

• 8+ years of HR experience, with at least 4+ years in a management or leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Expertise in end-to-end payroll processing and serving as the lead administrator for HRIS, ATS, and LMS platforms.
• Experience leading a multi state U.S. labor law organization with 100+ employees
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• A self-driven and proactive individual who takes ownership of their work
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR a strong plus
• Experience in the insurance industry