Summary The Regional HR Strategy Manager will serve as a strategic and operational HR advisor to 10 subsidiaries located across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. This role provides direct strategic support to local HR teams for urgent HR issues and leads the on-site execution of HR projects, investigations, compliance initiatives, and legal research. The role was established to address the increasing demand for hands-on support across multiple countries and time zones. This position will ensure subsidiaries operate with high standards of compliance, consistency, and agility by auditing HR processes, providing policy guidance, and serving as the primary responder to high-impact or sensitive HR matters. Compensation $101,000 - $113,000 yearly salary range. (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection) Responsibilities • Serve as the primary regional contact for urgent HR issues requiring immediate advisory or operational support. • Develop and oversee the implementation, facilitation, maintenance, and success of talent development and succession planning initiatives from the regional perspective. • Travel to subsidiary sites to provide hands-on support for investigations, employee relations issues, or crisis resolution. • Advise local HR teams on labor law interpretation, compliance risks, and internal policy alignment across all countries in scope. • Coordinate and implement emergency response protocols for HR-related incidents (e.g., misconduct, discrimination, policy violations). • Develop & support culture assessment and improvement initiatives for subsidiaries in the Americas Region. • Act as lead auditor for subsidiary HR processes, procedures, and documentation to ensure ongoing compliance and consistency. • Partner with local HR managers to identify process inefficiencies and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. • Monitor regional HR KPIs and metrics to identify risk trends and propose proactive mitigation strategies. • Assist with policy rollouts, training, and HRIS alignment across subsidiaries, ensuring localized compliance and centralized governance. • Ensure subsidiaries remain aligned with company-wide HR standards while tailoring practices to local labor requirements. • Maintain documentation and audit trails of site visits, projects, and investigations for governance and accountability. • Develop and deliver training or coaching to subsidiary HR teams on core compliance practices and emerging issues. • Support integration of new business entities or acquired subsidiaries into the company's HR framework. • Facilitate cross-border HR collaboration and sharing of best practices across the Americas region. • Traveling domestic and internationally up to 30% Other duties as assigned Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc. • Medical Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, and Sick leave • Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance • Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement* • 401(k) with Generous Matching • Referral Bonuses* • Auto Allowance* • Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities* • Discretionary Bonuses* • Tuition Reimbursement* All benefits pursuant to Company policy Skills • HR Auditing and Compliance: Demonstrated ability to audit HR processes, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to improve internal controls and ensure procedural consistency. • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication: Clear, professional communication skills for preparing reports, delivering briefings, and facilitating executive discussions. • Presentation and Facilitation Skills: Comfortable facilitating workshops, leading HR training sessions, and presenting findings or recommendations to senior leaders. • Analytical Thinking and Risk Assessment: Ability to assess operational, legal, and reputational risk related to HR activities and recommend preventive or corrective measures. • Expert Knowledge of FMLA / CFRA, ADA , & Employment Law Compliance • Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, professional skepticism, and commitment to delivering high-quality work products • Business Tools: Expert Microsoft Excel Knowledge & Power Point Development & Presentation skills • Bilingual Fluency in Korean and English: Ability to speak, read, and write in both Korean and English clearly and concisely. Education & Experience • Highschol/G.E.D. Required • 7 - 10 years of direct experience in Human Resources, HR Consulting • 1 - 3 years supervisory experience • PHRS, SHRM-CP Preferred Physical Requirements • Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods • Must operate desktop, computers, laptop, printer, scanners, shredders, etc. • Constant use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing • Sit for 5+ hours per day • Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, kneel, push, pull 1-3 hours per day Working and Environmental Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. • Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure • This position is located in the Irvine, CA office The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.