HR Manager - HYBRID

DB Insurance US

$150K — $200K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of HR experience, with 4+ years in a management role
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • Expertise in payroll processing and HRIS/ATS/LMS administration
  • Experience with multi-state labor laws in organizations of 100+ employees
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Self-driven with a proactive ownership of work
  • HR certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred
  • Experience in the insurance industry is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee HR functions for offices in CA, NY, HI, and Guam to ensure compliance with employment laws
  • Direct, mentor, and supervise HR Generalist and Office Operations Coordinator
  • Manage the employee lifecycle for U.S. and expatriate staff, focusing on integration and policy understanding
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and training programs
  • Align U.S. HR strategies with Headquarters in South Korea and adapt regional policies
  • Update personnel procedures and employee handbooks to reflect U.S. regulations
  • Address employee inquiries, manage conflict resolution, and promote a positive company culture
  • Create the annual HR budget and manage compensation strategy in collaboration with HQ
  • Serve as lead administrator for payroll and core HR technologies
  • Implement training initiatives for compliance and professional growth
  • Manage daily office operations to foster an efficient work environment.

Benefits

  • 100% company-covered medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 50% for dependents
  • Monthly manager stipend
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • 13 paid holidays annually
  • 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
  • Reimbursement for job-related training
  • Casual dress code
Full Job Description
Job Title
  • HR Manager

Location
  • 222 S Harbor Blvd, Suite 720, Anaheim, CA 92805

Salary
  • $150,000 - $200,000 / annually

Position Type
  • Full-time
  • Exempt (Salaried)
  • Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Hybrid after 90 days - 3 days in office / 2 days remote

Reports to
  • General Manager, Business Support

Direct Reports
  • HR Generalist
  • Office Operations Coordinator

Position Overview

DB Insurance is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking HR Manager who will be responsible for overseeing human resources operations across our four U.S. offices (California, New York, Hawaii, and Guam), supporting both local U.S. staff and expatriate employees. As a critical organizational bridge, you will communicate directly with our Headquarters (HQ) in South Korea to align HR policies, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance. In addition to regional HR leadership, you will manage the workplace operations. The ideal candidate possesses extensive leadership experience, and is adept at navigating multi-state labor regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Multi-Site HR & Compliance Management: Oversee HR functions and provide guidance for our offices located in CA, NY, HI, and Guam, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while navigating region-specific regulations.
  • Leadership & Supervision: Direct, mentor, and oversee the performance of HR Generalist and an Office Operations Coordinator.
  • Expatriate & Local Staff Support: Manage the entire employee lifecycle for both local U.S. staff and expatriate employees, including support for cultural integration, relocation coordination, and policy understanding.
  • Talent Management: Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and training programs tailored to diverse teams
  • HQ Liaison & Strategy Alignment: Serve as the link between U.S. branches and South Korea HQ. Align global HR strategies with U.S. operations and secure HQ approvals for regional policy adaptations.
  • Policy Management & Updates: Review and update existing personnel procedures and policies. Maintain and update employee handbooks tailored to U.S. regulations.
  • Employee Relations: Address employee inquiries, manage conflict resolution, and proactively foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative company culture.
  • Budgeting & Compensation Strategy: Create the annual HR budget, including collaborating with HQ in executing the annual salary review and compensation planning, and managing overall departmental expenditures for the U.S. offices.
  • HR Systems & Payroll: Proven experience processing payroll and serving as the lead administrator for core HR technologies, including HRIS, ATS, and LMS platforms.
  • Training & Development: Design and implement training initiatives focused on compliance, leadership development, and continuous professional growth.
  • Workplace Operations: Manage day-to-day office and workplace operations to maintain an efficient, safe, and productive work environment.
  • Other relevant tasks as required.

Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of HR experience, with at least 4+ years in a management or leadership role
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Expertise in end-to-end payroll processing and serving as the lead administrator for HRIS, ATS, and LMS platforms.
  • Experience leading a multi state U.S. labor law organization with 100+ employees
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • A self-driven and proactive individual who takes ownership of their work
  • HR certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR a strong plus
  • Experience in the insurance industry is required.

Benefits
  • Medical (PPO), dental (PPO), vision (PPO), and life insurance covered 100% by the company and 50% for dependents
  • Monthly manager stipend
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • 13 annual paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA
  • Job-related training reimbursement
  • Casual dress code

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