HR Manager

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior HR leader to oversee HR functions for offices in CA, NY, HI, and Guam, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. You will mentor the HR Generalist and Office Operations Coordinator and manage the employee lifecycle for local staff and expatriates.

The role leads recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and training, serving as the liaison between U.S. branches and our South Korea HQ, while updating policies and managing the HR budget and payroll

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR experience with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Expertise in payroll processing and HRIS/ATS/LMS platforms.
• Experience leading a multi-state U.S. labor law organization with 100+ employees.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• A self-driven and proactive individual who takes ownership of their work.
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR a strong plus.
• Experience in the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR functions across CA, NY, HI, and Guam with regulatory compliance.
• Direct, mentor, and oversee the performance of HR Generalist and an Office Operations Coordinator.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle for both local U.S. staff and expatriate employees.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and training programs tailored to diverse teams.
• Serve as the link between U.S. branches and South Korea HQ.
• Review and update existing personnel procedures and policies.
• Address employee inquiries, manage conflict resolution, and foster a positive, inclusive culture.
• Create the annual HR budget and manage departmental expenditures for the U.S. offices.
• Proven experience processing payroll and serving as the lead administrator for core HR technologies.
• Design and implement training initiatives focused on compliance, leadership development, and continuous professional growth.
• Manage day-to-day office and workplace operations.

Skills

HR management

Payroll processing

HRIS

ATS

LMS

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

ATS software

LMS platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR functions and provide guidance for offices located in CA, NY, HI, and Guam, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Direct, mentor, and oversee the performance of HR Generalist and an Office Operations Coordinator
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle for both local U.S. staff and expatriate employees
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and training programs tailored to diverse teams
• Serve as the link between U.S. branches and South Korea HQ
• Review and update existing personnel procedures and policies
• Address employee inquiries, manage conflict resolution, and proactively foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative company culture
• Create the annual HR budget and manage overall departmental expenditures for the U.S. offices
• Proven experience processing payroll and serving as the lead administrator for core HR technologies
• Design and implement training initiatives focused on compliance, leadership development, and continuous professional growth
• Manage day-to-day office and workplace operations

Requirements

• 8+ years of HR experience, with at least 4+ years in a management or leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Expertise in end-to-end payroll processing and serving as the lead administrator for HRIS, ATS, and LMS platforms.
• Experience leading a multi state U.S. labor law organization with 100+ employees
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• A self-driven and proactive individual who takes ownership of their work
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR a strong plus
• Experience in the insurance industry