HR Business Partner - Korean Bilingual

HR Business Partner

• Korean Bilingual Soni Resources Group
• 4.2 Carlstadt, NJ Job Details $100,000
• $140,000 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Korean Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Soni is partnering with a client near East Rutherford, NJ, on the search for a HR Business Partner
• Korean Bilingual .

The individual serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to multiple business units across a fast-paced, multicultural (Korean-American) organization. This role blends commercial acumen with strong HR expertise to deliver people solutions that support business growth, organizational effectiveness, and talent development. The ideal candidate is adaptable, relationship-driven, and comfortable operating with ambiguity while building foundational programs and processes.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership & Organizational Effectiveness Partner with business unit leaders to understand priorities and deliver tailored people strategies aligned to business goals. Provide thought partnership and challenge leaders appropriately on decisions related to leveling, promotions, transfers, compensation, and organizational structure. Assess organizational needs including headcount, skills, spans/layers, and workforce timing to support growth and operational efficiency. Lead workforce planning efforts to ensure employees are in the right roles and future needs are anticipated. Advise leaders on org design, change management, and communication strategies during periods of transition. Talent Management & Development Coach leaders on performance management, people leadership, and career development. Identify high-potential and high-performing employees; support succession planning and readiness for critical roles. Co-create learning and development programs with business leaders and Learning & Development teams to address capability gaps and business challenges. Guide people managers on performance issues, risk considerations, and appropriate next steps. Employee Relations & Culture Manage employee relations matters with sound judgment, escalating based on business risk and severity. Support a positive, inclusive culture across diverse teams, navigating the nuances of a multicultural environment. Provide coaching and guidance to managers to strengthen leadership capability and employee engagement. HR Operations & Administration Maintain accurate org charts, process HR transactions, and support core HR cycles (performance management, merit, promotions). Partner with Recruiting on new headcount needs and hiring strategies. Support communication and process flow for employee transfers and organizational changes. Lead and participate in small to medium?scale HR projects that improve processes and infrastructure.

Qualifications:

Korean language proficiency a must (verbal) Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred. Experience as an HRBP or HR generalist supporting multiple business units. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across all levels of the organization. Sharp critical thinking and problem?solving skills with the ability to resolve issues quickly. Comfort operating in a fast?paced environment with frequent change and limited information. Ability to navigate and thrive in a multicultural organization. Strong prioritization skills with a commercial mindset. General understanding of HR disciplines and how they connect (talent, ER, comp, L&D, recruiting, operations). Retail manufacturing a big plus

Compensation:

$100,000

• $140,000 Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

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