Human Resources Manager (Korean Bilingual Preferred)

HR Manager

d'strict Holdings Inc. / ARTE MUSEUM U.S. Entities

Santa Monica, CA 90401 · On-Site · Full-Time

Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 per year

About d'strict

d'strict is a design company that creates innovative spatial experiences through digital media technology. Since its founding in 2004, d'strict has continually evolved alongside technological advancement, delivering custom-developed commercial content, licensing media art, and operating its own exhibition venues globally.

d'strict is the creator of numerous critically acclaimed public art installations, including projects at K-Pop Square in Seoul and Times Square in New York, and has received multiple domestic and international design awards, including the iF Design Award.

About ARTE MUSEUM

ARTE MUSEUM is d'strict's globally recognized immersive media art experience, built around the theme 'ETERNAL NATURE' — reinterpreting elements of the natural world through digital media technology and visual creativity. Since opening its first venue in Jeju, South Korea in September 2020, ARTE MUSEUM has welcomed over five million cumulative visitors and expanded to major cities worldwide, with U.S. locations in Las Vegas, New York, and Los Angeles (opening soon).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a globally recognized brand at the intersection of art, technology, and immersive experience
• Work alongside U.S. leadership and a Global HR team based in Seoul, gaining meaningful exposure to Korean-American corporate operations
• Support approximately 70–100 employees across New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles while building multi-state HR expertise
• Take ownership of high-impact HR projects — including the upcoming Los Angeles venue launch — at a pivotal moment in our U.S. expansion
• Grow within a collaborative team that values professionalism, initiative, and continuous development

Position Overview

d'strict Americas is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and strengthen our U.S. HR operations across Las Vegas, New York, and Los Angeles. This role serves as the primary HR point of contact for all U.S. entities and plays a critical part in ensuring a consistent, compliant, and people-first workplace experience.

The HR Manager will work closely with local General Managers, an on-site HR Specialist, and a Global HR team based at our Seoul headquarters — bringing structure and leadership to an established operation rather than building from the ground up.

Professional working proficiency in Korean is strongly preferred, as regular communication and reporting with our Seoul headquarters is conducted in Korean.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partner with local leadership on recruiting, job postings, interviews, and the offer process
• Manage background checks, E-Verify, and ADP onboarding setup
• Lead new employee orientation and ensure a consistent onboarding experience across all U.S. locations

Compliance & Policy

• Develop and maintain HR policies in compliance with U.S. federal and state regulations
• Lead Employee Handbook updates to reflect current legal requirements across all U.S. entities
• Monitor compliance across working conditions, leave, terminations, and benefits

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Oversee bi-weekly payroll processing via ADP
• Administer employee benefits including health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and open enrollment
• Review vendor invoices and coordinate with finance as needed

Employee Relations

• Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion
• Facilitate required trainings including harassment prevention and workplace safety
• Support employees and managers across all U.S. locations

Performance Management & Compensation

• Support mid-year and annual performance evaluations and promotion reviews
• Assist with salary adjustment processes and compensation documentation

Employee Data Management

• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation across all systems

HR Communication & Reporting

• Serve as the primary HR liaison between U.S. operations and Global HR in Seoul
• Conduct regular communication and reporting in Korean with headquarters as needed
• Coordinate with General Managers across Las Vegas, New York, and Los Angeles

What We Offer

• Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Complimentary access to ARTE MUSEUM venues
• Significant opportunities for professional growth as d'strict continues to expand across North America

Required Qualifications

• HR Experience: Minimum 8 years of hands-on HR experience in the U.S., with a demonstrated ability to manage multi-location HR operations independently
• Korean Language: Professional working proficiency in Korean (written and verbal) strongly preferred — required for regular communication with Global HR at our Seoul headquarters
• English Proficiency: Business-level or above proficiency in English, with the ability to draft HR documents and communicate effectively with U.S.-based employees and management
• Labor Law: Solid, practical knowledge of U.S. federal and California labor law required; multi-state experience (NV, NY) strongly preferred
• Payroll & Systems: Hands-on experience with ADP (TotalSource or ADP Run preferred)
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations
• Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and sound judgment
• Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Comfortable working in a Korean-American corporate environment, bridging headquarters and local teams
• Travel: Domestic travel to New York and/or Las Vegas may be required once or twice per year
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Work Location & Schedule

• Location: Santa Monica, CA 90401 — on-site, in person
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday
• Remote/Hybrid: Not available for this role
• Commute: Must be able to reliably commute to Santa Monica, CA 90401

This position supports approximately 70–100 employees across multiple U.S. locations and offers significant opportunities for growth as d'strict expands throughout North America.

안녕하세요,

저희는미국 전체 HR 운영을 총괄하는 HR Manager를 채용 중입니다. 본 포지션은 한국 본사(서울) HR팀과의 정기적인 커뮤니케이션 및 보고가 포함되어 있어, 한국어 업무 능통자를 선호 합니다.

• 근무지: 캘리포니아주 산타모니카 (On-site)
• 경력: 미국 HR 실무 8년이상
• 언어: 한국어비즈니스레벨이상선호 / 영어 비즈니스레벨이상
• 연봉: $90,000 – $120,000 (경력에 따라협의가능)
• 복리후생: 의료·치과·시력보험, 401(k), 유급휴가

글로벌미디어아트 브랜드d’strict/ ARTE MUSEUM과 함께 성장하실 분의 지원을 기다립니다.

Company Links

• ARTE MUSEUM Las Vegas:
• ARTE MUSEUM New York:
• d'strict:

d'strict Holdings Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.