[Job Description] 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: HR • 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 General Affairs • 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 Competencies • 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) Travel Local: less than 10%