Senior HR Generalist - Employee Development & Engagement

Founded in 2001,Hugel is a South Korea-based global leader in medical aesthetics, specializing in the development and commercialization of botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid fillers, skin boosters, threads, and biocosmetics. Over the past two decades, Hugel has built a strong global footprint, with commercial presence in approximately 70 countries and operations across nine international subsidiaries.

Leveraging strong global momentum, Hugel Aesthetics was formed as the Company's dedicated North American business unit, established to lead commercialization in the United States, Canada and Australia. Backed by Hugel's global scale and expertise, Hugel Aesthetics is awell-resourced, growth-oriented organization focused on expanding access to Letybo and establishing a strong, long-term presence in medical aesthetics.

We are building our U.This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and help shape not only the business, but the way we work, lead, and grow together.

In this environment, individuals are empowered to make an impact, move with agility, and help build what comes next.

As we expand and grow our portfolio and pipeline, we are seeking a Senior Human Resources Specialist to play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department at Hugel Aesthetics.

The incumbent will provide accurate and timely HR and payroll transaction processing, onboarding and pre-boarding support, interview coordination, and front-line assistance to employees and candidates. Reporting to the Senior Director HR, the Sr. HR Specialist will process and audit HR data transactions, perform HR data entry, and support recruitment and pre-boarding processes.

The incumbent will work with our HR vendors to support key activities in support of the employee lifecycle at Hugel. This role will be a key partner to our finance, payroll and IT teams, routinely collaborating on projects and process improvements.

This role is well suited to an HR professional who is detail-oriented, organized, loves to learn and is comfortable managing a high volume of transactional work while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and customer service. It is a great growth role for someone to learn meaningful HR skills across a variety of HR focus areas.
Note: This role is a hybrid onsite role, expected to be in the Irvine office 3-4 days per week.
HR Transaction Processing & Data Entry

Process employee lifecycle transactions in the HRIS, including new hires, transfers, promotions, status changes, and terminations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Enter and maintain employee data (personal information, job/position data, compensation, and benefits elections) in accordance with company policy and data integrity standards.
Audit HRIS records regularly to identify and correct discrepancies, and support data clean-up projects as needed.
Enter and review payroll-related data (new hires, pay changes, timecard corrections, deductions) to support accurate and on-time payroll processing.
Coordinate candidate pre-boarding activities, including offer letter distribution, background checks, new-hire paperwork, and pre-employment compliance requirements.
Support new employee onboarding, including orientation logistics, system access setup, and first-day/first-week check-ins.
Processing of I9 support for new hires (as needed).
Serve as a point of contact for new hires and hiring managers throughout the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth and positive experience.
Support Offboarding processes such as exit interviews, exit logistics, COBRA notices, unemployment claims.
Recruiting Coordination
Schedule candidate interviews across multiple interviewers and departments, coordinating calendars and logistics (in-person and virtual).
Support the HR team with administrative tasks such as posting requisitions, tracking candidate status, and preparing offer documentation.
Draft offer letters and manage the distribution of electronic offer packets, including benefits details, relocation information, and necessary agreements.
Benefits platform administration for US Plans (such as enrollment changes, eligibility confirmation, and triage support with vendors)
Support plan administration documents for benefits, worker's compensation, etc.
General HR Support
Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, payroll, and general HR programs, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
HR point of contact for compliance and reporting (I9s, leave administration, EEO-1/OSHA support)
Assist with the administration of HR programs and initiatives, including open enrollment, performance review cycles, and employee engagement activities.
Support the HR team with special projects, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
Support HR Sr. Director in local culture activities such as employee engagement, Hugel Week events, and other site activities.
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an HR, payroll, or related administrative role.
Prior HR experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or aesthetics industry is highly preferred.
Experience with HRIS and/or payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Bamboo, or similar).
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling data entry and transactional work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-service orientation toward employees and candidates.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professional
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and calendar scheduling tools.

~ Ability to work in an office environment, and sit, stand or use computer for extended period of time

Base salary is only one element of employee compensation at Hugel Aesthetics. The total compensation could include base salary and bonuses.