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HR Manager

CompanySika AG
LocationSeoul
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 29, 2026
About The Company
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024. On Sika's LinkedIn page we share our most important corporate news and job openings, as well as a broad mix of content from our Sika subsidiaries around the world. Your Career at Sika: https://www.sika.com/en/career.html Privacy Notice: https://www.sika.com/en/footer/privacy-notice.html
About the Role

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.7 billion in 2024.  Since 1998, Sika AG is present in Korea through its subsidiary Sika Korea Ltd. which employs more than 90 people and has branch offices in Ansung.

Job Description

  1. Co-operates in the regional Human Resources team for implementation of corporate HR programs and attend regional HR project team members.
  2. Develop strong relationships with managers and employees by questioning, listening, observing, and analyzing data to determine Human Resources needs.
  3. Acts as a consultant to employees, management in the use of Human Resources programs and processes.
  4. Communicates and oversees the implementation of Human Resources policies and programs related to recruitment, compensation & benefit, employment law, training, and organizational & management development.
  5. Act as a primary contact to ensure effective employee relations in matters of supervision, discipline, discharge, motivation, performance evaluation procedures, practice & policies.
  6. Partnering with the hiring managers to recruit candidates for job openings, develop and maintain workforce planning and forecast to business objectives.
  7. Delivery HR tasks including Payroll, Benefit, HRM, Talent Management.
  8. Expat and foreign employee support such as relocation, housing, tax etc.
  9. Manage and support factory and office administrative tasks

Qualifications

  • You are a professional who brings up experience in HR minimum 5 years.
  • You graduated from a reputable university with a bachelor at minimum.
  • Preferred Chemical, Manufacturing industry experience 
  • You have good English skills at least and can communicate a business conversation by English.
  • You have good computer skills for MS office such as Excel, PowerPoint, Words.
  • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary.
  • Faithful and dedicated person in business

Additional Information

Lead the procurement business of Sika Korea directly reporting to General Manager and functional reporting to Head of Procurement, APAC.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Global Contract type: Permanent
  • Region: APAC
  • Area: North East Asia
  • Global Department: HR
  • Key Skills
    Human ResourcesRecruitmentCompensation & BenefitEmployment LawTrainingOrganizational DevelopmentManagement DevelopmentEmployee RelationsWorkforce PlanningPayrollTalent ManagementExpat SupportAdministrative TasksEnglish CommunicationMS OfficeProcurement
    Categories
    Human ResourcesManagement & LeadershipAdministrativeManufacturing
    Benefits
    Competitive salaries
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The HR Manager will implement corporate HR programs, manage employee relations, and oversee recruitment, payroll, and talent management. Additionally, the role involves supporting expatriate employees and managing factory and office administrative tasks.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    5-10
    💼Company Size
    19476
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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