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Transforming the Future of Enterprise Planning At o9, our mission is to be the Most Value-Creating Platform for enterprises by transforming decision-making through our AI-first approach. By integrating siloed planning capabilities and capturing millions-even billions-in value leakage, we help businesses plan smarter and faster. This not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces waste, leading to better outcomes for both businesses and the planet. Global leaders like Google, PepsiCo, Walmart, T-Mobile, AB InBev, and Starbucks trust o9 to optimize their supply chains. Job Title - HR Contractor We are looking for a HR Contractor to join our team for a 7-month maternity leave cover. This role is pivotal in maintaining seamless HR operations, with a primary focus on Korea (80%) and supplemental support for APAC regional administration (20%), including China, Taiwan, Australia, NZ, and Singapore. You will support employee lifecycle administration and HR operational processes and ensure compliant HR administrationo across multiple countries. What you'll do for us HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Support Regional Lifecycle Support: Execute seamless onboarding and offboarding processes for APAC employees, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are met. Documentation Management: Prepare and audit employment contracts, certificates, and visa-sponsored documents with high accuracy. Systems Management: Act as the primary point of contact for Workday HR tickets, ensuring data integrity and timely processing of HR transactions. Payroll, Benefits & Compliance Payroll Administration: Manage monthly payroll inputs and ensure data readiness for external providers. Statutory Benefits: Administer group insurance and retirement pension enrollments and withdrawals. Expense Coordination: Process HR-related invoices and navigate internal approval workflows. Compliance Reporting: Prepare mandatory statutory reports (e.g., Disability Employment reports) and manage annual leave reconciliation for Korea and China. Employee Engagement & Governance Event Coordination: Support the planning and execution of Social Impact programs, the Annual Holiday Party, and quarterly business milestone celebrations. Labor Relations: Facilitate Labor-Management Council (LMC) activities, including meeting coordination and official record-keeping. Scope & Coverage Primary focus: Korea HR operations (Approximately 80%). Secondary support: APAC on and offboarding administration and other HR admin support (20%). What you'll have Experience: Minimum 3 years of HR Generalist or Operations experience, preferably in a multinational environment. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Workday (or similar HRIS) is required. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., ClickUp) is a plus. Functional Expertise: Solid understanding of payroll processes, and benefits administration. Familiarity with HR vendors or outsourcing partners is preferred. Communication: Fluent in Korean and Business English. Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) is an advantage but not required. Mindset: Ability to work independently within a decentralized global team (reporting to a manager in the Netherlands) and manage multiple stakeholders effectively. Employment Details & Working Conditions Reporting Line: Sr. HR Manager (Based in Netherlands). Work schedule: Full time, Monday to Friday (09:00 - 18:00). Work Arrangement: Hybrid Model (4 days on-site in the Seoul office / 1 day remote). Contract Duration: Fixed-term (Approx. 7 months), Early/Mid-July or August 2026 - End of February 2027. Note : Potential for extension based on business needs and performance. Key stakeholders: In this role, you will collaborate closely with a diverse group of internal partners to ensure seamless HR service delivery: Global HR Operations Team: Alignment on global standards and Workday data integrity. Payroll & Finance: Coordination of monthly payroll inputs and vendor invoice processing. Office Management: Partnership on local employee engagement and office-based initiatives. Talent Acquisition Team: Support for seamless transition from recruitment to onboarding. How the process works Recruiter Screening: Initial conversation with the Talent Acquisition team. 1st Round: In-person interview with the current Korea HR representative. 2nd Round: Online interview with the Hiring Manager (Sr. HR Manager). Final Round: Online interview with HR Leadership. More about us... At o9, transparency and open communication are at the core of our culture. Collaboration thrives across all levels-hierarchy, distance, or function never limit innovation or teamwork. Beyond work, we encourage volunteering opportunities, social impact initiatives, and diverse cultural celebrations. With a $3.7 billion valuation and a global presence across Dallas, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, London, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, and Munich, o9 is among the fastest-growing technology companies in the world. Through our