Human Resources Generalist - Bilingual Korean/English

Samsung E&A America Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung E&A America Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to handle payroll processing, HRIS data entry (GHR and local systems), and immigration tasks. You will assist in training, benefits administration, and internal communications to align with leadership and global teams.

The role requires 4–12 years in HR, strong communication, confidentiality, and cross-cultural collaboration, reporting to the Business Support Manager within a structured, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR or related field preferred.
• PHR certification highly preferred.
• 4–12 years of generalist HR experience (employment, compensation, ER, mgmt).
• Excellent computer skills; Excel; database management and record keeping.
• Strong communication, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in payroll processing.
• Enter data into Global HR system (GHR) and local HRIS.
• Assist immigration visa processing tasks.
• Support training and development needs and track plans.
• Develop employee communications (global and local).
• Manage benefits administration and broker negotiations.
• Prepare periodic management reports and internal HR audits.
• Ensure compliance with EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, OSHA, and related laws.

Skills

PHR certification

Multitasking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Global HQ collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR

Tools

Excel

HRIS systems (GHR/local HRIS)

Job description

SUMMARY:

This position prefers a minimum of four to a maximum of twelve years of experience in general human resources or related functions. This position will help administer the human resources policies, procedures and programs. Carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruitment, onboarding, departmental development, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), training and development, benefits, compensation, and organizational development. This role will require experience with cross-cultural communication and strong alignments with leadership. In addition, the role will require someone who is comfortable navigating structured environments and bridging communication across teams, experience in language gaps, indirect communication, and hierarchical leadership. In addition, working with a global team and expatriate employees/managers is a major plus. This position requires a team mindset and the willingness to perform all required duties within the HR group at any time. The ideal candidate will be someone who is highly patient, comfortable asking the same question multiple ways, emotionally steady under pressure, culturally adaptable, not easily offended or defensive, and detail-oriented in communication. This position will report to the business support manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the processing of company payroll.
• Global HR system (GHR) and local HRIS system entries.
• Assist in the immigration visa processing tasks.
• Assists in the facilitation of the training and development needs of the company, up to an including the recording and reporting of training development plans and tracking of training provided.
• Identifies and monitors the organization’s culture so that it supports the attainment of the company’s goals and promotes employee satisfaction.
• Communicates with the management team about significant problems that might jeopardize the achievement of company goals and those that are not being addressed adequately at the line management level.
• Participates in the employee orientation, development, and training programs as required.
• Develop company employee communications as required (global and local).
• Enroll/change/terminate company insurance benefits for all employees.
• Assist in broker negotiations for health and group benefits.
• Prepares periodic reports for management as necessary.
• Participate in internal HR audits as necessary.
• Provides necessary education and materials to managers and employees including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports.
• Provides day-to-day assistance for benefits administration services. Assist employees with benefit resolutions as needed.
• Complies with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting requirements including any related to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Department of Labor, worker compensation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and so forth. Maintains minimal company exposure to lawsuits.
• Protects the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification highly preferred.
• Four-twelve (4-12) years' experience in a generalist background of employment, compensation, employee relations, and management skills in principles and people.
• High energy level and comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Broad knowledge and experience in employment laws and practices, compensation, and employee relations.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible. Participate management style.
• Ability to work under global HQ pressure and manage with language gaps.