HR Manager

Manager

Human Resources

Start Date: 6/15/2026

Location: Daejeon, KR (Hybrid)

General Summary

Orum Therapeutics is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Human Resources Manager with a focus on Total Rewards and Equity-based compensation. As a KOSDAQ-listed company with a global workforce, this role will support compensation structures, equity programs, and broader HR operations across Korea and international entities.

The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing operation and improvement of our reward programs, including stock-based compensation (Stock Options, etc.), while ensuring operational accuracy and alignment with public company requirements. While compensation and equity operations will be a key focus, this role is also intended for someone who is comfortable supporting cross-functional HR initiatives and growing within a broader global HR environment over time.

This is a hands-on role designed for someone who enjoys working with data, processes, and operational improvement in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The role offers opportunities to gain exposure to global rewards, HR operations, and strategic HR initiatives while partnering closely with HR, Finance, IR, and global stakeholders.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

HR Operations 

• Support day-to-day HR operations including payroll coordination via external vendors as needed
• Contribute to operational accuracy and process stability in a lean team environment
• Gain exposure to global payroll coordination and cross-border HR operations over time

HR Data & Compliance Support

• Collaborate with Finance and IR to provide accurate HR data for corporate disclosures and ensure compliance with KOSDAQ requirements

Equity Tax & Compliance Support

• Support tax-related processes for equity programs, including withholding tax handling and coordination with relevant stakeholders and external vendors
• Assist with compliance-related documentation and reporting for public company requirements

Equity Program Management & Optimization

• Evaluate and improve current stock-based compensation programs (Stock Options, etc.)
• Support the design and implementation of new equity incentive schemes aligned with a KOSDAQ-listed environment and global growth
• Support operational processes related to stock option exercises, taxation, and equity administration

Strategic Compensation Benchmarking

• Conduct data-driven compensation benchmarking and analyze peer group data within the industry to support informed salary and incentive decisions
• Support compensation analysis using market data sources such as Radford and Mercer

Total Reward Program Management & Enhancement

• Refine, administer, and continuously improve existing Total Rewards programs integrating cash, benefits, and equity to support high talent density and long-term retention

HR Process & Workflow Improvement

• Work with the global HR team to develop and improve internal HR workflows, documentation, and employee-facing materials (e.g., onboarding guides, welcome handbooks) to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience

Strategic HR Projects

• Participate in and support key HR initiatives, including the introduction of new equity programs and the setup of HR processes for new international entities
• Support implementation and operationalization of evolving global reward programs
• Support HR forecasting and operational follow-up processes, including workforce planning, compensation tracking, and coordination of ongoing HR initiatives

Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field
• 6+ years of relevant HR experience
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work comfortably with compensation and HR-related data
• Experience in Compensation & Benefits and/or equity administration within a public company or fast-growing organization is preferred
• Basic understanding of Korean labor law and compensation-related processes
• Familiarity with stock option administration, equity taxation, or global payroll processes is a plus, but not required
• Business-level English communication skills for collaboration with global stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a lean and fast-paced environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite; familiarity with HRIS or equity platforms is a plus
• Experience in biotech/life sciences, global organizations, or support for international entities is a plus
  
• Experience with compensation benchmarking tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer) is preferred
• Experience operating in or supporting a China-based entity within a global organization; Mandarin proficiency is a plus

Applications are prioritized through our official careers website(Careers | Apply Now — Orum Therapeutics).
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