OTTOGI AMERICA, INC · 14 hours ago
Human Resources Associate
Norwalk, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yr
1+ years expOtoki America is the U.S. subsidiary of Korea’s leading food company, Ottogi, established in 2005. They are seeking a detail-oriented HR Associate to support day-to-day HR administration and shared services functions, focusing on compliance and employee lifecycle management.
Software Development
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Owen Tehan
Responsibilities
Process new hire paperwork, onboarding logistics, and employee file setup
Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, and onboarding activities
Manage offboarding processing and documentation
Support benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance transactions
Process 401(k) enrollment changes and related administrative tasks
Track PTO, sick leave, probationary periods, anniversaries, and other time-based milestones
Support payroll inputs related to overtime tracking, corrections, and audits
Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
Update headcount reports and organizational charts
Perform data entry and maintain HR systems, spreadsheets, and trackers
Respond to daily employee inquiries related to benefits, payroll, time off, and documentation
Route escalated issues to Manager as appropriate
Assist with compliance documentation preparation
Support internal audits and reporting
Provide administrative support for HR projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of experience in HR administration, coordination, or office operations
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage repetitive, deadline-driven, time-sensitive tasks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Bilingual in Korean and English
Authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship available)
Preferred
Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, or benefits platforms
Familiarity with California labor compliance concepts (PTO, sick leave, overtime)
Experience in a fast-growing or multi-department environment
Benefits
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
Birthday Day Off + Gift
401(k) Plan (after 1 year of service)
Employee Discount on Otoki products
Company
OTTOGI AMERICA, INC
Gardena, California
11-50 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase