Title: HR Manager (Recruiting, Learning & Development, Culture & Social Compliance, HR Analytics)

Reports to: Director of HR & GA

Department: Human Resources

Responsibility Summary: The HR Manager will lead people-focused HR functions including Recruiting, Learning & Development (L&D), Organizational Culture & Engagement, Social Audit readiness, and HR Analytics. This role is responsible for driving efficient, compliant, and audit-ready HR operations while actively leading employee-facing programs, campaigns, and training initiatives. The HR Manager reports directly to the HR Director and works in close collaboration with Payroll and HR Operations team members. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong interpersonal skills, visibility across the organization, and the ability to execute practical HR programs aligned with HR KPIs.

Responsibilities:

Recruiting (Low-volume, High-impact)
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for critical roles
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring timelines
- Ensure compliant, consistent, and well-documented hiring processes
- Maintain accurate recruiting records for audit and reporting purposes
- Improve recruiting efficiency, templates, and candidate experience
Learning & Development (L&D)
- Design and lead internal learning programs, including:
- AI Representative Program (4–6 weeks online learning + application project)
- Required trainings (Safety, Quality, Compliance, Digital Literacy)
- Actively promote participation and engagement in training initiatives
- Track training attendance, completion, and documentation
- Ensure training records meet internal and external audit expectations
Organizational Culture & Engagement
- Lead employee engagement initiatives and internal campaigns
- Plan and execute company events, recognition programs, and culture activities
- Strengthen internal communication and collaboration across departments
- Serve as a visible, approachable HR presence within the organization
Social Audit Readiness & Compliance (Critical Responsibility)
- Ensure HR operations are audit-ready at all times
- Support and coordinate social audits (e.g., SMETA, QIMA, customer audits)
- Prepare and maintain HR-related audit documentation:
- Employee records, training logs, working hours, policies
- Partner with the HR Director on audit responses and corrective action plans (CAPA)
- Drive sustainable corrective actions and ongoing compliance
HR Process Collaboration & KPI Contribution
- Work closely with the HR Director on HR efficiency and improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with Payroll and HR Operations team members
- Review and approve payroll as the first-level approver (Manager), prior to final approval by the Director
- Identify opportunities to simplify HR workflows while maintaining compliance
- Support HR digital utilization using ADP, SharePoint, and Groupware
- Contribute to HR KPI achievement related to engagement, training, compliance, and efficiency

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
6+ years of progressive HR experience
Hands-on experience in Recruiting, L&D, Culture, or Employee Engagement
Experience supporting social audits or labor/compliance reviews (e.g., SMETA, QIMA, customer audits)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to lead campaigns, training programs, and cross-functional initiatives
Execution-focused, detail-oriented mindset
Proficient in English, Korean, and (preferably Spanish)

Preferred Qualifications:

HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist experience
Manufacturing, cosmetics, or quality-driven industry experience
Familiarity with HR systems such as ADP or similar HRIS
Experience managing audit documentation and corrective action plans
Outgoing, people-oriented personality well-suited for culture and engagement leadership

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):

(Certifications Are Not Required But Strongly Preferred)

HR & People Management
HR Certificates (e.g. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR (HRCI))
CIPD Level 5 or above
Social Compliance & Audit
SMETA / Sedex Auditor Training or equivalent experience
SA8000 Internal Auditor
APSCA-related training or social compliance audit exposure
ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
Learning & Development / Digital HR
ATD (APTD or CPLP)
Learning & Development or Instructional Design Certificate
ADP Workforce Now Certification or equivalent HRIS certification
Equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of formal certifications

Key Competencies:

Strong communication and influence
High visibility and approachability
Campaign and program execution capability
Ownership and accountability
Process-oriented and compliance-aware mindset
Alignment with HR KPIs and operational efficiency goals

Success Indicators:

Successful execution of recruiting for key roles
High participation and completion rates in training programs
Positive employee engagement and communication feedback
Successful social audit outcomes with minimal or no HR-related findings
Effective collaboration with HR Ops and Payroll teams
Measurable contribution to HR KPI achievement

Why This Role Matters:

Provides people-focused leadership within HR
Ensures audit-ready HR operations and compliance
Strengthens organizational culture and employee engagement
Supports efficient, KPI-aligned HR execution
Enables the HR Director to focus on enterprise-level HR improvement initiatives

Pay Range & Benefits:

Pay Range: $75,000 to $110,000 per year
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
- PTO
- Special Paid Leave for employees’ personal events
- Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) employer match
- Year-End Gift

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