Pearl Abyss America, Inc. - the team behind Black Desert and Crimson Desert as well as the upcoming titles DokeV and Plan8 - is seeking a detailed-oriented and organized HR Coordinator to support daily human resources operations. The HR Coordinator will assist with recruitment, employee records management, onboarding, payroll support, and general administrative duties to ensure smooth HR processes within the organization. This position is fully onsite and requires regular in-person collaboration with employees, managers, and leadership teams.
The video games industry is transforming how players are entertained, communicating with each other, and interacting online and on their digital devices. The ideal candidate will have a strong organization skill, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
LOCATION: Manhattan Beach, CA (On-site)
This is a fully on-site position and requires attendance in the office five days per week.
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
PAY RANGE: $26 - $32 per hour
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with recruitment activities, including posting job ads, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates
- Coordinate and conduct new employee onboarding and orientation
- Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
- Support payroll and benefits administration
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures
- Help organize training sessions and development programs
- Ensure compliance with company policies and labor laws
- Assist with performance management processes
- Prepare HR reports and documentation
- Support employee engagement activities and company events
- Assist and back up the operations assistant with scheduling, ordering supplies and other admin duties as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or equivalent experience
- 1~3 years of HR experience required
- Creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and grow
- Excellent Excel experience is required
- Familiarity with HRIS systems and ATS (e.g., ADP, Rippling, Breezyhr)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to research discrepancies and solve problems
- Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly
- Fluency in Korean is required for this role, as it involves daily communication and close collaboration with our headquarters.
PEARL ABYSS AMERICA BENEFITS
In addition to having a great culture, some of our benefits include:
- Healthcare plan (medical, dental, and vision) 100% covered by the company for you and up to 3 of your dependents
- Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D)
- Retirement plan (401k) – company matching up to 5%
- Pet insurance covered by the company for our employees’ pets (up to 3 pets)
- Lifestyle Wallet - $170/month individual allowance
- Tiny Human Wallet - $500/month child subsidy
- Paid time off (PTO) – Vacation, sick days, public holidays, and winter break
- Family leave (maternity and paternity)
- Company-sponsored Korean classes
- Free gym access in the company office building
- Free lunch in the office
- Stocked kitchen
- Regular team outings, company events, and more!
Pearl Abyss America is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
To all recruitment agencies: Pearl Abyss does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Pearl Abyss employees, or any other organization location. Pearl Abyss is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of HR experience
- Excellent Excel experience
- Familiarity with HRIS systems and ATS (e.g., ADP, Rippling, BreezyHR)
- Fluency in Korean for daily communication with headquarters
- Strong attention to detail and ability to research discrepancies and solve problems
- Strong communication skills and ability to adapt quickly
- Creativity, curiosity, and willingness to learn and grow
- Ability to work onsite in Manhattan Beach five days per week
What We Do
Pearl Abyss America, Inc. is a developer and publisher of entertainment software. We support breathtaking games that are unimaginable to others. We believe in creating games and experiences for our global player community. We create extraordinary game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that love to combine their passion, creativity and innovation. Founded in 2018, Pearl Abyss America Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pearl Abyss and located in Manhattan Beach (Los Angeles, CA). About Pearl Abyss Pearl Abyss is a game company that aspires to create a new, exhilarating, unforgettable adventure and experience. Our portfolio of games includes Black Desert. Pearl Abyss is focused on developing the next highly anticipated releases in Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8. Founded in 2010, Pearl Abyss has studios and offices in Anyang, South Korea, Amsterdam, Netherlands and Los Angeles. Pearl Abyss is a publicly traded company on the Korea Exchange in South Korea.
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