Samyang America, Inc. · 3 months ago
Manager, HR Operations
Brea, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
7+ years expSamyang America, Inc. is a leading brand known for shaping food culture with innovative flavors and experiences. They are seeking a highly organized HR Manager – Operations to oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, and ensure compliance with labor laws while managing employee lifecycle processes.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance
Lead the planning and execution of open enrollment for employee benefits, including communication, platform setup, and coordination with brokers and carriers
Oversee day-to-day benefits administration including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary plans
Serve as the main point of contact for insurance carriers and brokers, resolving issues and optimizing plan offerings
Oversee all stages of the employee lifecycle: pre-onboarding, and offboarding, ensuring consistent processes, compliance, and positive employee experience
Coordinate new hire paperwork, background checks, benefit enrollment, and orientation programs
Manage offboarding activities including exit interviews, final pay processing, and COBRA administration
Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, ACA, HIPAA, ERISA)
Monitor HR practices and proactively implement company policy updates to reflect changes in labor laws, regulatory requirements, or internal business needs
Maintain audit-ready employee records and documentation for legal and compliance purposes
Administer and manage workers’ compensation claims, partnering with employees, healthcare providers, and insurance carriers to ensure proper reporting and resolution
Manage relationships with HR technology vendors, benefits carriers, and payroll providers
Coordinate general facility operations, including maintenance, safety protocols, office space planning, and vendor services
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR operational processes for better efficiency and compliance
Generate regular reports and analytics on payroll, benefits, headcount, turnover, and compliance metrics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Benefits Administration, or a related field; HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR) preferred
Minimum 7 years of HR operations experience, with strong expertise in payroll, benefits, and employment laws
Strong understanding in HR compliance, workers' compensation, and regulatory reporting
Experience managing vendor and carrier relationships, as well as leading open enrollment cycles
Demonstrated ability to draft, revise, and implement HR policies in alignment with legal updates and organizational needs
Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems; experience with ADP Workforce Now, a plus
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity
Benefits
Annual incentive bonus
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
PTO/FTO
401(k) plan with company match
Company
Samyang America, Inc.
SAMYANG AMERICA, INC.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Youngsik Shin
Chief Executive Officer
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