General Affairs Assistant (Korean Bilingual)

Hanwha Philly Shipyard; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia seeks a General Affairs Administrator to support a safe, well‑organized workplace. The role handles office coordination, facilities, relocations, vendor liaison, and GA records. It requires 2+ years in GA or related admin work and a business/management degree.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Korea language skills are preferred. The onsite, full‑time position offers exposure to corporate real estate tasks, expatriate support, and events coordination in

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in General Affairs, Corporate Administration, Office Administration, or a related administrative role.
• Experience supporting workplace operations, facility management, or office administration preferred.
• Experience supporting expatriate relocation and general administrative services preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Korean bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Hanwha Philly Shipyard quality and safety procedures.
• Assist daily General Affairs operations to support a safe, efficient workplace.
• Coordinate office space, facilities, and workplace amenities.
• Support facility improvement projects, office moves, and workplace setup activities.
• Assist with corporate real estate administration, including lease documentation and communication with landlords as required.
• Coordinate relocation, housing, transportation, and administrative support for expatriates, assignees, and Korean production employees.
• Support company shuttle bus operations and transportation-related administrative activities.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate the procurement of office supplies, furniture, equipment, and General Affairs assets.
• Coordinate meeting arrangements, executive visits, VIP guests, company events, and other administrative activities.
• Communicate with vendors and service providers to coordinate routine services and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain General Affairs records, contracts, administrative documents, and operational files.
• Prepare reports, purchase requests, and other administrative documentation as assigned.
• Provide administrative support to employees and respond to General Affairs-related requests in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure effective administrative support and workplace services.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Skills

General Affairs operations

Organizational/time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Customer-focused

Team player

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard quality and safety procedures, rules, and regulations are followed and met
• Assist with daily General Affairs operations to support a safe, efficient, and well-organized workplace.
• Coordinate office space, facilities, and workplace amenities, including office assignments and maintenance requests.
• Support facility improvement projects, office moves, and workplace setup activities.
• Assist with corporate real estate administration, including lease documentation and communication with landlords as required.
• Coordinate relocation, housing, transportation, and administrative support for expatriates, assignees, and Korean production employees.
• Support company shuttle bus operations and transportation-related administrative activities.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate the procurement of office supplies, furniture, equipment, and General Affairs assets.
• Coordinate meeting arrangements, executive visits, VIP guests, company events, and other administrative activities.
• Communicate with vendors and service providers to coordinate routine services and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain General Affairs records, contracts, administrative documents, and operational files.
• Prepare reports, purchase requests, and other administrative documentation as assigned.
• Provide administrative support to employees and respond to General Affairs-related requests in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure effective administrative support and workplace services.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of General Affairs operations, workplace administration, and office coordination
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to support administrative processes and maintain accurate records
• Hands-on, proactive, and customer-focused mindset
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes, smoke, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

• Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, extended standing, etc. is required.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an onsite, full-time position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in General Affairs, Corporate Administration, Office Administration, or a related administrative role
• Experience supporting workplace operations, facility management, or office administration preferred
• Experience supporting expatriate or employee relocation and general administrative services preferred
• Experience coordinating with vendors and service providers preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Korean Bilingual Preferred

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.