Seoul HR & Office Manager
LiNK’s Seoul Office plays a vital role in our post-resettlement programs, research & strategy efforts, and in building global grassroots support for the North Korean people. As Seoul HR & Office Manager, you will oversee our day-to-day operations and work with the team to develop our Seoul Office. This is an exciting opportunity to implement new operational strategies and bring our team in South Korea to the next level.
Responsibilities
Human Resources
- Oversee overall HR functions in South Korea including recruitment, hiring, onboarding & offboarding of Seoul staff and interns
- Oversee and coordinate South Korea internship program
- Work with the Country Director to develop and implement office policies and work culture
- Ensure that the Seoul Office is in compliance with local laws and regulations
- Manage LiNK’s Alumni network of former interns and staffers in South Korea
Operations
- Communicate with the Country Director about operations, development, and needs of the Seoul office
- Manage South Korea operations budget and expenditure records
- Maintain office supplies and equipment
- Work with CPA to file and report our South Korea operations’ financials in a timely and transparent manner
- Maintain and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations functions through creating and improving systems and processes in support of organizational goals
- Drive initiatives that contribute to long-term operational and managerial excellence
- Provide administrative and logistical support to Seoul staff and visiting staffers
Development
- Work with the Country Director to develop external communications and establish relationships with donors, supporters and partners
- Assist in grant writing and fundraising efforts in South Korea
- Connect supporters and volunteers with opportunities to get involved
- Monitor all donations and provide support to donors in South Korea
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Organized and detail oriented
- Able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies and tools
- Work well independently and also within a team (should be able to work effectively with minimal supervision)
Language Requirements
- Native Korean speaker
- English language proficiency – reading, writing and speaking should be at a minimum of level 4 on the ILR scale.
Experience & Education
- Minimum of two years experience in management, operations, or HR (experience managing staff or working with a cross-cultural team is preferred)
- Experience managing finances/law compliance for an organization/company
- Experience working with data collection and analysis and process implementation preferred
- NGO experience (especially with South Korean NGOs) strongly preferred
Salary range: Commensurate to experience
Location: Seoul, South Korea
