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 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 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 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr