HR Business Partner - Bilingual Korean - Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA, United States

Job Description Job Description "We connect science to life for a better future."

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

We are actively searching for a HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our corporate HR team at the company’s Business Service Center (BSC) located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA . Successful candidates will have an HR Generalist background and will support the Sr. HR Director in establishing and executing HR programs and initiatives to drive business results, increase engagement and enhance LG Chem as a great place to work. This position partners closely with senior leaders and all HR team members to provide both strategic and tactical support. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of payroll experience using ADP workforce now, and will have managed the actual payroll processing for an expatriate or other employee group involving extra perks over and above the regular employee workforce. In addition, strong super user and administration expertise of success factors recruiting, performance and training modules are a strong essential function of this position. Additionally, the HRBP will be the HRIS Administrator (SuccessFactors), lead the annual goal setting and the performance management process, launch the HPI Process and perform other duties as assigned.

This is an exciting role with the prospect for growth as the company seeks to expand its American footprint. LG Chem has a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation and benefits package, that includes fully paid employee Health & welfare benefits, (medical, dental, vision) that commences on hire date, as well as 401(k) plan with immediate vesting. This position is based in our corporate office in Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

HRBP to Expats

Lead orientation to provide seamless transition for Expats new assignments

Prepare for Expats arrival or departure

Setup SSN, Driver’s License, Housing and community questions

Expat payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now including ERP upload, review/prepare year end tax returns, IRS payments

SuccessFactors Administrator

Maintain accuracy of data by performing audits and make necessary corrections

Ensure integrity of employee data

Ensure organization charts for all LG Chem business units are accurate

Annual Goal Setting and Performance Management

Lead annual goal setting process and manage mid-year and end-of-year process

Initiate goal setting and performance templates in Success Factors as needed

Roll out communication and launch of each process to Managers and Employees setting expectations, completion and deadline

Prepare and rollout training on each process

Track and ensure completion of each by deadline

Manage Calibration of performance ratings according to T/O from HQ

Track status and maintain reports when requested

HPI Process (Hi-Potential Individual Program)

Provide comprehensive rollout of HPI Process Introduce program to Managers. Provide details of the program, goals, outcomes and requirements for nominees.

Review HPI materials with managers and nominees to ensure nominees are fully apprised of the program

Schedule interviews of nominees with Senior HR Leader

Return information to HQ and follow up with nominees on their selection or non-selection result

Global Mobility Program

Identify Global Mobility Candidates from AMS sites

Communicate with site Managers to determine suitable candidates: Share LG Chem Corporate materials with Managers to explain the program in depth

Return results to LG Chem Corporate on identified candidates

Handle Vendor Registration process for HR

Enter all vendor registrations required for approval in the system

Other responsibilities as assigned

Experience Requirements / Competencies

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or relevant experience

3-5+ years' US Corporate HR experience as an HRBP or HR Generalist working within a matrixed environment highly preferred

Expert knowledge with SuccessFactors is highly preferred. Must have hands-on experience teaching/training users.

Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (SAP_ERP), ADP.

Adaptability and agility in dealing with diverse cultures

Bilingual English/Korean is required

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