Levi Strauss & Co.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose

In this business-critical role, you will be a trusted partner to the business responsible for developing and executing human resource strategies for Korea in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational and performance management, training and development, and rewards management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end HR function for Korea for all employee segments – Office & Retail Stores.
• Partners closely with the GM and Leadership Team in Korea in ensuring organizational readiness and capability to deliver business results. Supports and provides advice in structuring and developing their respective teams to maximize performance and employee engagement.
• Develops and execute the overall HR plan for Korea considering both the global initiatives as well as the local needs of the business.
• Drives programs and initiatives which elevate the LS&Co experience and EVP for employees, new and existing. This includes initiatives relating to team engagement, wellness programs etc.
• Coach leaders & managers on talent management and performance management. Works with managers on ways to best motivate and challenge their teams to ensure employee performance, engagement and accountability. This also includes facilitating and delivering training programs for both corporate and retail employees.
• Establishes trust with employees to help them navigate job issues; provides counsel on career development and answers general questions regarding HR programs and policies.
• Facilitates the negotiation and preparation of contract and salary calculation, as well as the relocation process.
• Works with regional rewards team to ensure rewards program are competitive and build business case for proposed change/s in benefit when required.
• Continually reviewing HR policies, procedures and documentation to ensure employment and work practices follow applicable laws and regulations.
• Accountable with payroll team to ensure precision in salary payments and accurate and timely accounting entries. Ensures Workday is up to date on employee personnel data, compensation details and organizational structure changes.
• Work with various stakeholders and finance in preparing yearly HR budgets and quarterly forecasts of people costs.
• Participates as team member on multi-disciplinary projects that utilize various parts of the HR organization to achieve the project’s objectives.
• Manage all employee relations matters for Korea in full compliance with LS&Co policies and local regulations. Train People Managers (both office and store) on the employee relations processes.
• Hire and develop HR team in Korea and keep them engaged and motivated.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology or relevant field
• More than 8 years’ HR manager experience in an MNC in Korea; preferably in retail, F&B or hospitality industry.
• Good understanding of Korea labour legislation and market practices as they relate to HR
• Ability to offer solutions, provide advice and drive resolution on people related matters.
• Strong team player with the ability to work with diverse groups of people and comfortable in dealing with ambiguity.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong HRIS experience; Workday a plus.

LOCATION

Korea, Seoul - Office

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.