We are Assembly – and we’re not like the rest. We’re the modern alternative agency, bringing together industry-leading data, talent, and tech to Find the Change That Fuels Growth for the best brands on the planet, including LG, Gentle Monster,Golden Goose, Marina Bay Sands, and more. Our diverse, global community of over 1,600 passionate experts combines global thinking with unmatched local expertise in more than 20 markets worldwide – enabling brands to engage and move consumers anywhere. We use STAGE, Assembly’s proprietary, privacy-centric data solutions platform, to surface powerful insights that transform into actionable brand opportunities. We’re at the cutting edge of new media, technology, and platforms embedded in the lives of today’s consumers, and we’re tapped into how culture and communities’ needs change. We do this while staying steadfast in our commitment to Leave the World Better Than We Found It through measurable social and environmental impact work.

Assembly was named Marketing Interactive's Media Agency of the Year in 2023.

Who We’re Looking For

This is a really exciting role in an environment that has so much opportunity for a HR professional.

Reporting into the Director, People & Talent, North Asia (Seoul based), you’ll act as the main point of contact for employees’ queries on HR-related topics for employees based in Korea and Japan. You will provide exceptional People admin support and make sure HR operations will be running smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value.

You will see yourself learn and grow into an all-round HR Generalist.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING ON ANY GIVEN DAY

HR Operations, Processes and Policies

• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance
• Prepare employment contracts, addendums and company letters
• Process payroll via external payroll provider
• Work with Office Managers in Korea and Japan where necessary
• Support the People Director to update, implement, and maintain company policies in accordance to local regulations and constantly flag out any legislative changes
• Responsible for system maintenance including clock in/out system and overtime
• Support the People Director in managing and looking at ways of improving employee benefits with insight from market trends and internal needs
• Support in managing HR and Office budget

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU

• Min. 3 years HR experience in an MNC
• Experience working in a busy, fast paced environment
• Having strong organisational skills and ability to multitask and prioritise work
• Having strong sense of ownership
• First class written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Able to solve problems using own-initiative and work autonomously
• Positive and cooperative attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work in a culture with diversity
• Attention to detail
• Proficient using Microsoft Office software packages
• Korean Native
• Fluent English - Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening all Business Level
• Other language skills will be a plus (Japanese)

WHY ASSEMBLY?

• We’re part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. We’re nimble, smart, and digital-first, and we’re quickly growing to take on the biggest legacy hold cos.
• We care about your growth – we offer competitive salaries, annual compensation reviews, and keep detailed personal development plans to ensure you’re hitting your personal and company goals.
• We recognize and celebrate your success…all the time! Whether it’s through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people’s achievements are known and appreciated!
• We’re truly a people-first organization. That’s why we offer a Flexible Time Off policy that puts you in control of your work-life balance, as well as market-leading primary and secondary caregiver and parental leave policies.
• We care about social and environmental Impact – we have dedicated Impact Champions that collaborate globally to make sure we’re leaving the world better than we found it.
• We have an amazing group of employee resource groups committed to guiding the agency to become more inclusive, diverse, and representative of the world around us.