Specialist, HR Operations, Oseong

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Job Description:

The Role: 

• Entegris is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Plant HR Specialist to join our Global Human Resources Team, based in Oseong, Korea. 

• This critical role is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of Human Resources functions at our Oseong/Jangan plant, acting as a strategic HR partner to drive talent acquisition, organizational development, and employee relations. 

• You will play a pivotal role in staffing all positions within the Korea Plant and contributing to regional HR projects and initiatives. 

• The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a passion for connecting talent with opportunity. 

• Join an experienced team dedicated to providing strategic recruiting services and comprehensive HR support to a high-tech, fast-growing business. 

In this role you will: 

• Talent Acquisition & Development: 

• Collaborate closely with plant leadership to address all staffing requirements, from high-volume production roles to specialized technical positions. 

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from strategic sourcing to offer management. 

• Lead and facilitate comprehensive new hire onboarding and orientation programs, integrating plant-specific safety and operational training.  

• Actively contribute to developing talent pipelines and succession plans for key plant roles. 

• Performance & Organizational Effectiveness: 

• Implement and adapt global HR initiatives, such as performance management and succession planning, to align with plant-specific operational needs. 

• Provide day-to-day guidance to leaders on performance management, employee coaching, career development, and disciplinary actions.  

• Support workforce planning to optimize staffing levels and skill distribution across manufacturing operations. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and engagement within the plant environment. 

• Employee Relations & Compliance: 

• Address and resolve a broad range of employee relations issues, including grievance handling and conflict resolution, maintaining a fair and harmonious workplace. 

• Ensure strict adherence to Korean labor laws, industrial safety regulations, and internal company policies within the plant. 

• Conduct thorough investigations into workplace concerns, policy violations, and incidents. 

• Guide and support plant management in cultivating positive labor relations and effective communication. 

• Compensation & Benefits Support: 

• Administer compensation programs specific to the plant, including hourly rates, overtime, and shift differentials. 

• Contribute to local employee welfare and recognition initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall company benefits philosophy. 

• HR Operations & Data Management: 

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all HR data within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). 

• Generate and analyze HR reports, providing data-driven insights to plant leadership for informed decision-making. 

Traits we believe make a strong candidate: 

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in a high-tech manufacturing setting, including full-life cycle recruiting. Experience supporting staffing in both large and small organizational structures is valued. 

• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of core HR disciplines, including compensation & benefits, organizational development, employee relations, and Korean employment law. Familiarity with chemical, plastics, or semiconductor industries is a significant advantage. 

• Skills & Abilities: 

• Fluent business english skills are required for effective communication with global teams and stakeholders. 

• Proven ability to cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization. 

• Exceptional problem-solving, mediation, and conflict resolution capabilities. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex HR concepts clearly and concisely. 

• Prior manufacturing line management experience is desirable. 

Your success will be measured by: 

• Collaboration: Effective partnership with the Field HR team, demonstrating dedication to excellence and functioning seamlessly as one cohesive unit. 

• Employee Satisfaction: Contribution to high levels of employee satisfaction by serving as a primary HR supporter in the manufacturing environment. 

• Recruitment Efficiency: Achieving recruitment targets, reducing time-to-hire, and improving the quality of hires. 

• Compliance & Relations: Successful resolution of employee relations issues and maintaining high standards of labor law compliance within the plant. 

• Data Integrity: Accuracy of HR data and reliability of HR reports to support strategic decision-making.