General Affairs Associate; Korean Bilingual

Job Summary

The General Affairs Associate ensures smooth day-to-day office operations by managing facilities, procurement, assets, vendors, and administrative services. This role maintains a safe, efficient, and compliant workplace while coordinating internal needs and external service providers to deliver a positive employee experience. In addition, this role supports HR-adjacent activities, including onboarding logistics, and provides dedicated assistance for expatriate employees, covering housing, transportation, insurance, and communications.

This position plays a key role in creating a well-organized, employee-friendly environment.

• Oversee daily office operations to ensure a safe, clean, functional, and welcoming work environment.
• Coordinate facility services including building management, security, cleaning, maintenance, repairs, mail/courier, pantry supplies, and waste management.
• Conduct regular site inspections, proactively identify issues, and manage corrective actions through vendors and building partners.
• Maintain office layouts, seating plans, meeting room readiness, and support small office moves and space optimization.

• Manage purchasing for office-related goods and services in line with budgets and internal processes.
• Source vendors, collect quotes, prepare purchase documentation, and track orders through delivery and payment coordination.
• Maintain accurate inventory and asset records, including assignment, audits, repairs, and disposal of furniture, equipment, devices, and vehicles.
• Coordinate with Finance/AP and internal stakeholders to ensure timely invoice processing and cost tracking.

• Plan and execute internal events such as onboarding sessions, team meetings, celebrations, and offsites, including venue setup, catering, supplies, and vendor management.
• Support engagement initiatives that enhance workplace experience and reinforce company culture.
• Partner with HR and business teams to ensure smooth, organized, and cost-effective event logistics.

• Manage relationships with external suppliers and service providers, including monitoring contracts, service quality, timelines, and SLAs.
• Track vendor contracts and renewals; monitor service quality, timelines, and SLAs; elevate and resolve service issues.
• Ensure vendor compliance with company requirements (e.g., insurance, access procedures, safety expectations) as applicable.

• Provide logistical support to expatriate employees, including arranging housing, utilities setup, and move-in/move-out coordination.
• Coordinate transportation support such as vehicle assignments, leasing, maintenance schedules, fuel cards, and driver services (if applicable).
• Support insurance coordination (as applicable) and assist expats with local administrative processes related to settling in.
• Arrange communication needs such as mobile phones, SIM cards, and device setup; coordinate service plans and renewals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in general affairs, office administration, facilities, workplace operations, or a related function.
• Experience coordinating vendors, managing office operations or facility services, and monitoring service quality, contracts, and SLAs.
• Experience supporting HR-adjacent processes, onboarding logistics, or expatriate employees is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and customer-service mindset with employees and external partners.
• Professionalism and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Basic procurement and budget tracking experience (quotes, POs, invoices) and comfort working with Finance/AP processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Experience with asset tracking systems, facilities ticketing tools, or procurement platforms.
• Experience supporting expat relocation logistics (housing/transportation/telecom).
• Familiarity with workplace safety practices and vendor contract management.
• Experience planning and coordinating company events or offsites.
• Fluency in Korean
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401K
• Generous PTO and paid holidays