HR Assistant (Seoul)

Company Description

Who is Turner & Townsend?

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Position Overview

• We are seeking a HR Assistant to support our Korea HR operations. This role will play a critical part in delivering high-quality HR services across payroll management, employee life cycle processes, HR compliance, and daily HR operations. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with Korean payroll, labor law compliance, and HR administration. The role requires strong attention to detail, a problem‑solving mindset, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, multinational environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Payroll & Compensation Administration

• Oversee end-to-end monthly payroll processing for Korea employees in partnership with external payroll vendor.
• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, bonuses, allowances, deductions, overtime, and statutory payments.
• Handle payroll-related reporting including tax filings, year-end settlement, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain accurate payroll data and ensure compliance with local tax, pension, health insurance, and employment insurance requirements.
• Support annual compensation cycles including salary review & bonus cycles

HR Operations & Employee Life Cycle

• Execute HR processes including onboarding, offboarding and employee data updates.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy
• Support workforce planning, headcount tracking, and manpower reports.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, payroll, benefits, and internal processes.
• Assist in managing employee relations issues with sensitivity and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with Korea labor law.
• Support local employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, and internal communications.

Compliance & HR Policy

• Ensure alignment with Korea labor regulations and company policies.
• Support HR audits and ensure proper documentation and filing.
• Monitor labor law changes and proactively recommend policy updates.

HR Projects & Regional Collaboration

• Participate in Korea and regional HR initiatives (UAT testing, benefits projects, culture programs, etc).
• Support HR reporting to regional and global teams.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented; strong sense of accountability
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Customer‑focused, collaborative, and proactive mindset

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience with at least 1 years of hands-on payroll management in Korea.
• Candidate with more experience will be considered as HR Advisor
• Strong understanding of Korean labor law and payroll statutory requirements.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
• English proficiency for communication with regional stakeholders.

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