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[식음료/인사] HR Director

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An international food services company is looking for an HR Director. The chosen applicant will serve as a strategic business partner to leadership, leading the full spectrum of human resources to support business performance and organisational growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as a strategic HR partner to the leadership team to support business performance and organisational growth
  • Lead the full spectrum of HR, including employee relations, labour compliance, talent acquisition, organisational development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and learning and development
  • Strengthen HR foundations by improving governance, workforce planning, manager capability, and HR processes across a multi-site frontline workforce
  • Drive employee engagement, leadership development, succession planning, and talent management initiatives
  • Partner closely with regional and global HR teams to localize and implement global HR programs and best practices
  • Lead, coach, and develop the local HR team while remaining hands-on in key operational and employee relations matters
  • Utilise HR data and workforce insights to support business decision-making and improve organisational effectiveness

Requirements:

  • Extensive HR leadership experience within multinational organisations
  • Proven experience supporting large, frontline, multi-site workforces in industries such as food service, hospitality, facilities management, retail, logistics, healthcare, or other service-driven environments
  • Experience working within a global matrix organisation and partnering with regional stakeholders
  • Strong knowledge of Korean labour law, employee relations, and HR compliance
  • Strategic yet hands-on leadership style with strong commercial acumen and the ability to drive organizational change
  • Fluent level Korean; business level English

About the Company:

A global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, serving businesses, healthcare organisations, educational institutions, sports venues, and other industries. The company helps clients enhance operational efficiency and customer experiences through tailored service solutions.

Keywords:

인적 자원, 환대, 글로벌

Job Ref: ZUW9J2

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Manager

Industry: Hospitality and Catering

Salary: ₩100,000,000 - ₩110,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: Korean - Bilingual

Second Language: English - Professional working

Location: Seoul Capital Area

Job Reference: ZUW9J2-CBE60478

Date posted: 21 July 2026

Consultant: Alice Chan