Assistant HR Manager
Full time, Seoul Based
Founded in Hong Kong in 2016 by the couple Delphine Lefay and Diego Dultzin Lacoste, OnTheList is Asia’s first members-only flash sales concept.
OnTheList works directly with retail brands and official distributors, turning old inventory into opportunity by providing a sustainable way for brands to sell past-season items that would have otherwise ended up in landfills, while providing the best deals and steep discounts to our OnTheList members.
Since launching in Hong Kong in 2016, OnTheList has hosted over 6,350 flash sales and has built a community of over 1.53 million members across all regions. We’ve since expanded to Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Korea, Shanghai, Beijing, Thailand, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia with plans to expand to more strategic markets.
Sustainability is rooted in who we are and motivates us to continue our mission. To date, we have saved over 9.85 million items from ending up in landfills. Forming OnTheLove, our CSR initiative, has allowed us to deepen our commitment to minimizing our carbon footprint while working with local organizations and hosting regular charity sales.
Join our mission and gain access to the best deals from the biggest brands in town. Sign up to become a member now and never miss another flash sale!
At OnTheList, our values guide everything we do: Family Spirit is driven by humility, fostering genuine connections with our community. Panache reflects our passion for delivering exceptional experiences. Sustainability is rooted in our commitment to creating a positive impact on the world around us, while Excellence is driven by Cooperation and teamwork.
Assistant HR Manager
This Assistant HR Manager will be the first local HR hire in OnTheList Korea,
you will be reporting to the Korea MD and work closely with Chief People Officer based in Hong Kong to build and run a best-in-class HR function for the Korea region. Your role is pivotal in supporting the entire employee lifecycle, from attracting top talent to fostering a high-performing team and engaging culture, and supporting the business as it scales with the opening of a permanent showroom.
WHAT WE WILL TRUST YOU WITH...
- Act as an HR Business Partner: Be a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing reliable HR advice and supporting conflict resolution with discretion and empathy.
- Enhance Employee Engagement: Help develop and roll out initiatives, surveys and events that boost morale, retention and OnTheList culture.
- Manage End-to-End Recruitment: Own the full recruitment cycle for frontline to office roles in Korea, from job posting and sourcing to interviewing, offering and onboarding.
- Onboard & Integrate New Hires: Ensure a smooth and welcoming onboarding in line with OnTheList values that immerses new talents into the OnTheList culture from day one.
- Drive HR Operations & Compliance: Manage all HR administrative tasks with precision, including contracts, visas, payroll coordination and leaves, ensuring full compliance with local labor laws.
- Responsible for payroll administration with external vendors and work closely with regional HR and Finance teams for monthly payroll validation.
- Support Performance management & talent development: Assist in the implementation of performance review cycles, support managers with feedback sessions and help identify training needs.
- Maintain HR Systems: Keep our HRIS and employee records perfectly organized and up-to-date.
- Admin support: Oversee daily office operations, handle miscellaneous purchases and travel arrangement
- Finance Support: Reimbursement management, contract liaison and invoices follow up, assist on transaction report
WHAT IT TAKES…
- 6~8 years of progressive experience in a generalist HR role, with a strongfoundation in recruitment and HR operations.
- Essential in-depth knowledge of Korean labor law and payroll practices.
- Proven experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, with a knack for identifying great talent.
- Hands-on, pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset. You're not afraid to handle administrative details while also contributing to strategic projects.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with high emotional intelligence and discretion.
- Native in Korean and Fluent in English
- Candidates with less experience might be considered as Senior Human Resources Executive
Skills Required
- 6~8 years of progressive experience in a generalist HR role
- Essential in-depth knowledge of Korean labor law and payroll practices
- Proven experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Native in Korean and Fluent in English
What We Do
Founded in 2016 by Delphine LeFay and Diego Dultzin Lacoste, OnTheList is Asia’s first members-only flash sales concept. OnTheList works directly with retail brands and official distributors, turning old inventory into opportunity by providing a sustainable way for brands to sell past-season items that would have otherwise ended up in landfills, while providing the best deals and steep discounts to our OnTheList members. Since launching in Hong Kong in 2016, OnTheList has hosted over 3,700 flash sales and has built a community of over 1.2 million members across all regions. We’ve since expanded to Singapore, Taipei, Australia, Malaysia, Korea, Shanghai, Beijing, Thailand, and Dubai, with plans to expand to many more cities! Sustainability is rooted in who we are and motivates us to continue our mission. To date, we have saved over 1.6 million items from ending up in landfills. Forming OnTheLove, our CSR initiative, has allowed us to deepen our commitment to minimizing our carbon footprint while working with local organizations and hosting regular charity sales. Join our mission and gain access to the best deals from the biggest brands in town. Sign up to become a member now and never miss another flash sale!
