Senior Specialist I, People Services

Job's mission

As a Senior Specialist I, People Services at ASM Korea, you will play a key role in delivering reliable and high-quality HR operational support throughout the employee lifecycle. You will support employees and managers across a broad range of People Services activities, including employee administration, payroll coordination, benefits, HR data management, reporting, and HR systems.

Working closely with local, regional, and global HR teams as well as external service providers, you will help ensure accurate and consistent HR operations while continuously improving processes and the employee experience. This role is ideal for an HR professional who combines strong operational knowledge with attention to detail, a customer-focused mindset, and an interest in improving the way HR services are delivered.

What you will be working on

• Manage and support HR operations throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, transfers, promotions, leave and absence, and offboarding.
• Provide timely and accurate People Services support to employees and managers and coordinate with relevant HR teams on cases requiring further guidance or escalation.
• Support Korea-specific HR administration, including time and attendance, leave management, employee documentation, benefits, allowances, and statutory social insurance administration.
• Coordinate monthly payroll activities with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers, including payroll data consolidation, validation, reconciliation, and correction of discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate employee data and documentation across HR systems and records, supporting data quality, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports, conduct regular data audits, and support internal or external compliance and SOX-related activities.
• Partner with People Partners, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and other internal teams as needed to support effective HR operations and resolve employee-related operational issues.
• Contribute to HR system enhancements, process improvement, automation, and global or regional People Services initiatives.
• Maintain and continuously improve Korea People Services procedures, operational documentation, and knowledge materials.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in HR operations, People Services, HR Shared Services, payroll operations, or a similar HR function.
• Hands-on understanding of Korean HR administration, including payroll-related processes, employee lifecycle administration, benefits, leave and attendance, and statutory social insurance.
• Strong HR data management skills with high attention to accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Experience coordinating with employees, managers, internal HR stakeholders, and external service providers.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring operational activities and employee cases effectively.
• Good communication skills in both Korean and English, with the ability to work effectively in a global and cross-functional environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

What sets you apart

• Experience working in a multinational company or regional/global HR operating environment.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or other enterprise HRIS platforms.
• Practical experience supporting payroll operations and working with external payroll vendors.
• Experience in HR reporting, data analysis, process automation, or HR system enhancement projects.
• Experience supporting HR compliance, audit, or SOX-related activities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify operational inefficiencies and translate them into practical process improvements.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, semiconductor, technology, or other fast-paced global business environment.