Specialist, HR Operations, Oseong

Specialist, HR Operations, Oseong

Oseong, South Korea

Full time

The Role

Entegris is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Plant HR Specialist to join our Global Human Resources Team, based in Oseong, Korea. This critical role is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of Human Resources functions at our Oseong/Jangan plant, acting as a strategic HR partner to drive talent acquisition, organizational development, and employee relations. You will play a pivotal role in staffing all positions within the Korea Plant and contributing to regional HR projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a passion for connecting talent with opportunity. Join an experienced team dedicated to providing strategic recruiting services and comprehensive HR support to a high-tech, fast-growing business.

In This Role You Will:

• Talent Acquisition & Development: Collaborate closely with plant leadership to address all staffing requirements, from high-volume production roles to specialized technical positions. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from strategic sourcing to offer management. Lead and facilitate comprehensive new hire onboarding and orientation programs, integrating plant-specific safety and operational training. Actively contribute to developing talent pipelines and succession plans for key plant roles.
• Performance & Organizational Effectiveness: Implement and adapt global HR initiatives, such as performance management and succession planning, to align with plant-specific operational needs. Provide day-to-day guidance to leaders on performance management, employee coaching, career development, and disciplinary actions. Support workforce planning to optimize staffing levels and skill distribution across manufacturing operations. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and engagement within the plant environment.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Address and resolve a broad range of employee relations issues, including grievance handling and conflict resolution, maintaining a fair and harmonious workplace. Ensure strict adherence to Korean labor laws, industrial safety regulations, and internal company policies within the plant. Conduct thorough investigations into workplace concerns, policy violations, and incidents. Guide and support plant management in cultivating positive labor relations and effective communication.
• Compensation & Benefits Support: Administer compensation programs specific to the plant, including hourly rates, overtime, and shift differentials. Contribute to local employee welfare and recognition initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall company benefits philosophy.
• HR Operations & Data Management: Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all HR data within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Generate and analyze HR reports, providing data-driven insights to plant leadership for informed decision-making.

Traits We Believe Make A Strong Candidate:

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in a high-tech manufacturing setting, including full-life cycle recruiting. Experience supporting staffing in both large and small organizational structures is valued.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of core HR disciplines, including compensation & benefits, organizational development, employee relations, and Korean employment law. Familiarity with chemical, plastics, or semiconductor industries is a significant advantage.
• Skills & Abilities: Fluent business English skills are required for effective communication with global teams and stakeholders. Proven ability to cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization. Exceptional problem-solving, mediation, and conflict resolution capabilities. Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex HR concepts clearly and concisely. Prior manufacturing line management experience is desirable.

Your Success Will Be Measured By:

• Collaboration: Effective partnership with the Field HR team, demonstrating dedication to excellence and functioning seamlessly as one cohesive unit.
• Employee Satisfaction: Contribution to high levels of employee satisfaction by serving as a primary HR supporter in the manufacturing environment.
• Recruitment Efficiency: Achieving recruitment targets, reducing time-to-hire, and improving the quality of hires.
• Compliance & Relations: Successful resolution of employee relations issues and maintaining high standards of labor law compliance within the plant.
• Data Integrity: Accuracy of HR data and reliability of HR reports to support strategic decision-making.