Associate, Total Rewards

Hyundai Motor Company; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle lease allowance

Holiday pay

Healthcare insurance

401(K) match

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Wellbeing & employee assistance

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company is seeking an HR Operations Support professional to provide administrative and analytical support to the Total Rewards team, manage payroll data, HRIS information, and compensation programs while ensuring data integrity and customer service.

You will assist with job descriptions, merit and incentive administration, HRIS maintenance in SuccessFactors, payroll audits, and cross‑functional collaboration with Payroll, HR, Benefits, IT and managers to resolve data issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's preferred in HR/business/IS.
• 2+ years in HR, Payroll, HRIS, or related administrative role.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and analytical support to Total Rewards with accurate data.
• Support payroll processing, HRIS data, compensation programs, reporting, and initiatives.
• Assist with job descriptions, merit, and Total Rewards administration.
• Maintain HRIS data in SuccessFactors and non-employee records.
• Generate reports and coordinate payroll audits and data integrity.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Confidential information handling

Analytical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in HR/Business/IS

High school diploma required

Tools

SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office

Payroll systems

Job description

At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.

It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer. At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you’re building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals.

WORK MODEL

What You Will Do

• Provide administrative and analytical support to the Total Rewards team by maintaining accurate employee, payroll, compensation, and HRIS data. Support payroll processing activities, HR systems administration, compensation programs, reporting, and department initiatives while ensuring data integrity, compliance, and customer service

HR Operations Support

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Provide administrative support for employee programs, HR initiatives, vendor management activities, and department projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Support other Total Rewards and HR initiatives as assigned.

Compensation Support

• Assist with the administration, review, and maintenance of company job descriptions.
• Support annual merit, incentive, and Total Rewards program administration.
• Participate in compensation surveys and maintain external market pricing data.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and analyses to support compensation activities.

HRIS Support

• Assist with entering and maintaining employee data in SuccessFactors and related HR systems.
• Maintain non-employee database including hires, terminations, and quarterly audits.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports for HR and business stakeholders.
• Maintain data integrity through regular audits, validation checks, and system reconciliations.

Payroll Support

• Assist with payroll‑related data entry, timecard administration, and employee information maintenance.
• Review payroll and employee records for completeness and accuracy and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Support recurring payroll audits, validation activities, and data integrity reviews.
• Coordinate with Payroll, HR, Benefits, Compensation, IT, managers, and employees to research and correct data issues.
• This role performs day‑to‑day tasks and analyses in alignment with defined processes and under general direction.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in Human Resources, Payroll, HRIS, Compensation, Finance, or related administrative support role.
• Strong analytical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with large datasets and maintain data accuracy.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to handle confidential employee information.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, or reporting systems preferred.

What Hyundai Can Offer You

• Compensation Range: $56,550 - $78,000 annual base salary
• Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
• Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
• Vacation and sick time off
• Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(K) company match
• Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
• Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
• Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)

Other Details

Physical requirements: Normal office duties.

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.