Senior HR Manager

About the Company

The company is a fast-growing e-commerce company delivering premium Korean food and lifestyle products across the United States. Headquartered in Carson, CA and fulfillment centers in Pennsylvania, we manage a catalog of over 1,000 refrigerated, frozen, and shelf-stable products sourced directly from Korea.

As a leader in Korean specialty foods, we are committed to exceptional quality, innovative operations, and creating a strong, people-focused company culture.

Why Join Us

At the comapny, youll be a part of a passionate, growth-oriented team building one of the most exciting cross-cultural food brands in the U.S. We offer a dynamic startup environment where your expertise will directly shape the future of our company.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly capable HR leader to drive our people strategy, stabilize operations, and guide the organization through a critical growth stage. This role goes beyond administrative HR functions; it requires a strategic partner who can ensure compliance, develop scalable systems, and foster a high-performance culture in a dynamic startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the companys vision and business objectives
• Ensure full compliance with California and multi-state labor laws, tax regulations, and employment standards, proactively mitigating risks
• Build and optimize scalable HR operations, including payroll, benefits, performance management, and compensation structures.
• Strengthen employee relations by building trust, resolving conflicts, and driving employees engagement initiatives
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning to support rapid business growth.
• Partner with executives to design organizational structures and support data-driven decision making.
• Drive compliance reporting, audits, and required filings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Startup, e-commerce, or food distribution/manufacturing industry experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of HR management experience with proven expertise in both strategic planning and hands-on execution
• Bilingual in Korean and English
• Strong understanding of California and multi-state employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated success implementing HR systems and scalable process in high-growth or startup environments
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills with a focus on building trust
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization with high levels of ownership and problem-solving skills.

Employment Details:

• Location: Carson, CA