Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition

• Strategize and execute the full-cycle recruitment process: from sourcing and engaging talent pools to establishing data-driven evaluation criteria

• Manage employer branding to attract top-tier talent in the local market

• Mitigate legal risks by ensuring 100% compliance with Federal and State labor laws (FLSA, EEOC, FMLA, etc.)

2. Total Rewards & Operations

• Administer comprehensive compensation and benefits, including payroll processing, health insurance, and 401(k) plans

• Analyze employee needs and feedback to design competitive perks and retention strategies

3. Employee Lifecycle & Administration

• Lead the end-to-end employee lifecycle, ensuring professional handling of seamless onboarding, performance management, and respectful offboarding

• Oversee immigration & mobility, managing visa sponsorships (L-1, H-1B, etc.) and work authorizations in liaison with legal counsel

Key Qualifications

• Education:  Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• Experience:  10–15+ years of HR experience, preferably with experience in startup environments or newly established foreign (Korean) subsidiaries

• Language:  Professional English proficiency required; Korean language skills are advantageous given the team composition

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site

• Location: Virginia, USA (LIG Defense U.S. Office)

• Compensation: USD $180,000 (negotiable based on experience)

• Reporting To: U.S. Subsidiary CEO (subject to change based on internal policy review)

• Language: English required; Korean language skills a plus but not required