HR Generalist

Avacend; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avacend in Plano, TX seeks a General Affairs Manager to lead member services such as travel, expatriate support, facilities, and events, while managing the annual department budget and coordinating with GA, Space Planning, and IT.

This role requires bilingual Korean/English, strong leadership, strategic planning, vendor management, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across HQ and regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to develop, implement, and manage strategic plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional coordination across GA Operations, Space Planning, and IT functions.
• Manages corporate lease vehicle program, including renewal scheduling and vendor coordination.
• Evaluates GA-related invoices for accuracy and resolves discrepancies with Finance.
• Develops bilingual meeting materials and reports for cross-regional collaboration.
• Develops and maintains SOPs aligned with HQ standards and US requirements.

Skills

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Budget management

Bilingual Korean/English

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Top Must Haves:

• Experience in writing/editing newsletters and other Company communications
• Departmental budgeting experience
• Experience with policy operation under Company sponsored programs
• Must have bilingual in both Korean/ English speaking/writing in professional environment

Overview:

• The General Affairs Manager is a member of the Human Resources Division Leadership Team and is responsible for managing the following Team Member services: domestic and international travel, Expatriate assistance, vending and food services, janitorial services, administrative supplies, and Company sponsored events.
• The incumbent is also responsible for managing the annual departmental budget.

Essential Functions:

• Leads cross-functional coordination across GA Operations, Space Planning, and IT functions; evaluates work coverage gaps and drives resolution.
• Manages corporate lease vehicle program, including renewal scheduling, compliance monitoring, and vendor coordination.
• Evaluates GA-related invoices for accuracy; resolves discrepancies with Finance and vendors to ensure timely and compliant processing.
• Manages space inventory records including floor plans and occupancy data; conducts space utilization analysis and prepares reports to support planning decisions.
• Develops bilingual meeting materials, status reports, and follow-up documentation to support cross-regional collaboration and alignment.
• Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with HQ standards and US operational requirements.
• Develops GA performance reports and dashboards for management and HQ review, covering key metrics, cost trends, and initiative progress.

Ad Hoc:

• Manages Company-sponsored employee engagement events and programs, including VIP visits and other onsite activities.
• Manages day-to-day facility operations including maintenance requests, cleaning services, security access administration, and supply management.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Human Resources or related field
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to develop, implement, and manage strategic plans
• Ability to develop, motivate, and inspire Team Members
• Must be able to establish performance expectations and hold Team Members accountable for
• meeting annual goals and objectives
• Must be goal oriented, customer focused, and results driven
• Must be able to establish and maintain a departmental budget
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to set strategic direction and to manage teams
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Proven experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to speak and write fluently in both Korean and English professionally

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master's Degree in Business Management, Human Resources or related field
• Experience in writing/editing newsletters and other Company communications
• Departmental budgeting experience
• Experience with policy operation under Company sponsored programs