Senior HR & Compensation Leader

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. seeks an experienced HR leader to guide compensation and people strategy in the Bay Area. The role emphasizes benchmarking, reporting, and building scalable HR frameworks to support business growth.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage sensitive data, and oversee executive meetings and company events. Onsite work five days a week is required, and fluency in English and Korean is essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Korean, both written and spoken.
• BA/BS degree in Business or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience including strategic planning, reporting, data analysis, performance management, and compensation/promotion processes.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work onsite in the office 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Participate in compensation benchmarking activities to maintain an up-to-date understanding of market trends.
• Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc HR and compensation reports and data analysis.
• Design, improve, and strategize core HR frameworks, including performance evaluation, promotions, and compensation structures.
• Plan and execute organizational restructuring, leadership management, and administrative support operations.
• Source and recruit core-level technology engineers within the Bay Area.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders and partner teams to support strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and change management activities.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and data analysis to support leadership decision-making.
• Coordinate executive meetings, leadership reviews, and company events; prepare agendas, meeting materials, and track follow-up action items.
• Respond to expatriate inquiries with a high level of accuracy, professionalism, compliance, and customer support.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

English & Korean proficiency

HR leadership

Data analysis

Performance management

Compensation planning

Education

BA/BS in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. seeks an experienced HR leader to guide compensation and people strategy in the Bay Area. The role emphasizes benchmarking, reporting, and building scalable HR frameworks to support business growth.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage sensitive data, and oversee executive meetings and company events. Onsite work five days a week is required, and fluency in English and Korean is essential.