Korea - HR Manager (14 months contract)

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Arthrex Korea is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the effective and compliant delivery of HR operations in Korea during a 14-month assignment.

This is a broad, hands- on role for an accomplished HR generalist or HR Business Partner who can operate independently while collaborating closely with the HR Director, APAC, the General Manager, Korea, local leadership, and regional stakeholders.

You will oversee the full employee lifecycle and provide practical, commercially focused HR support across employee relations, compensation and benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, performance management, HR operations, and systems.

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnering and Employee Relations

• Partner with Korea leadership and APAC HR to provide practical, commercially sound HR guidance.

• Coach and advise People Leaders on employee relations, performance management, and other people matters.

• Manage employee relations cases in line with company policies and Korean employment legislation.

• Collaborate with Legal and APAC HR where required.

• Support organizational and change initiatives.

HR Operations and Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations and maintain continuity of key people processes.

• Ensure employment practices, policies, and documentation comply with local labor requirements and company standards.

• Manage employment contracts, employee documentation, and essential HR administration.

• Maintain accurate employee information and HR records in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.

Payroll, Compensation and Benefits

• Oversee the monthly payroll process, ensuring inputs and outputs are accurate and completed on time.

• Support the administration of employee benefits and compensation programs.

• Coordinate annual salary review, promotion, and bonus processes as required.

Talent Acquisition and Employee Lifecycle

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support recruitment in Korea.

• Review employment offers and contracts.

• Support a positive and effective onboarding experience.

• Manage employee lifecycle activities, including new hires, employee changes, and exits.

Performance, Learning and Engagement

• Coordinate the annual performance management cycle, including goal setting and performance reviews.

• Support employee development, learning, and talent initiatives.

• Contribute to employee engagement activities and regional people programs.

HR Systems and Projects

• Promote effective use of HR systems and identify opportunities to improve local HR processes.

• Support HR projects and system initiatives throughout the assignment.

• Work closely with the local HR team and APAC stakeholders to ensure smooth operational continuity.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years of HR experience, with strong HR generalist and/or HR Business Partner experience in Korea.

• Proven ability to independently manage employee relations, payroll, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, performance management, and HR operations.

• Strong working knowledge of Korean employment legislation and HR practices.

• Experience developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, contracts, and employment documentation.

• Experience working in a multinational organization with regional or global stakeholders.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Korean and English.

• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central or a similar HRIS.

• Experience supporting HR process improvement or HR system implementation.

• Experience in the medical device, healthcare, or another regulated industry

Interested in joining us? Apply through our career site with your CV.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.