OVERVIEW:

Guidepoint’s Human Resources team thrives on problem solving and creating happier employees. As Guidepoint works to achieve its mission of making individuals, businesses, and the world smarter through personalized knowledge-sharing solutions, the Seoul, Korea office is looking for a Human Resources Manager (12-month contract) to help improve our culture and people programs.

As Guidepoint’s HR Manager located in our office in Seoul, Koera, you will embrace the opportunity to shape a high-performing organization, using your sound ideas and management skills to ensure that HR initiatives and services are aligned with business objectives and are delivered effectively to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a positive work environment by promoting open communication and conflict resolution.
• Address employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary issues in a timely and fair manner.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives to boost morale and productivity.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance-related issues.
• Ensure that performance reviews are conducted regularly and align with company goals.
• Identify training needs across the organization and develop appropriate training programs.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
• Ensure that the company complies with all local employment laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with local payroll provider and Head of Global Payroll on monthly payroll changes.
• Prepare regular reports on HR metrics, such as turnover rates, recruitment efficiency and internal mobility.
• Conduct regular market analysis to benchmark salaries and benefits.

WHAT YOU HAVE:

• A degree from a 3+ year university
• Deep knowledge of Korean labor law, social and welfare benefits, and HR administration
• Minimum of 5 years as an HR Manager or higher, focused on performance management, onboarding, and exit processes
• Proficient in HRIS management
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems
• The willingness to work autonomously in a fast-paced international environment
• An internal consultant mindset, with proven experience to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proven excellence in project management skills: prioritizing workload, planning and organizing, demonstrating high levels of accuracy, attention to detail and professional delivery
• Strong team player characteristics with entrepreneurial mindset and “can-do” attitude along with pro-active, results-oriented work style and highly professional conduct
• Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to drive best practices globally
• Fluent Korean and English is a must, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Hybrid Work Model – 1 day working from home
• Amazing office that is centrally located
• Informal work environment
• Entrepreneurial, diverse, international culture​
• Flexible work arrangement
• Potential contract extension for strong performer

ABOUT GUIDEPOINT:

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action. Backed by a network of nearly 1.5 million experts, and Guidepoint’s 1,500 employees worldwide we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.