People Shared Services Specialist (Korean Speaking)

3 Months ago • 4-6 Years • Human Resource

Job Summary

Job Description

The People Shared Services Specialist acts as an escalation point for complex Rioter questions and challenging processes. Key responsibilities include redefining Rioter life-cycle events (onboarding, termination, transfers), ensuring data integrity in HR systems, managing benefits and payroll, and handling relocation and visa processes. The role requires expertise in HR operations, HR systems (Workday preferred), and fluency in English and Korean. The specialist will collaborate with HRBPs, Finance, Legal, and TA teams to maintain business processes and ensure compliance with local regulations.
Must have:
  • 4+ years in HR Ops in South Korea
  • 2+ years using cloud-based HRIS
  • Fluent in English and Korean
  • HR systems expertise
  • Payroll and benefits management
  • Data integrity and auditing
  • Compliance with local regulations
Good to have:
  • Experience in HR Shared Services
  • Google Suite, Greenhouse, Workday experience
  • Familiarity with local employment laws
  • Shiftee timekeeping system experience
  • South Korea payroll handling experience

Job Details

Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played PC game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience. 

We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.

That's where you come in.

Riot’s People team exists to help Rioters make better decisions around its talent. We bring our expertise to all of those typical HR activities such as hiring, onboarding, development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, benefits, perks, compensation, big events, labor relations, off-boarding so that all Rioters can flourish

As a People Shared Services Specialist, reporting to the Supervisor, People Shared Services, you will act as an escalation point for complex Rioter questions, as well as challenging people processes, while also acting as a key contributor to redefining Rioter life-cycle events (onboarding & termination flows, internal transfers, etc.) to both simplify the experience for Rioters while also introducing greater efficiencies for the People team. 

Responsibilities:

  • Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the responsible country
  • Support Tier 1 and Tier 2 escalations / questions and resolve and respond to Rioter inquiries by email, case management, and in-person
  • Act as primary point of contact for embedded Enterprise colleagues (HRBPs, Finance, Legal and TA teams) to ensure business processes are well-maintained and completed
  • Input and audit transactions within HR systems related to: on-boarding, off-boarding, transfers, job change, payroll, and benefits changes. 
  • Troubleshoot standard technical issues within our HR systems with little to no assistance and act as HR systems subject matter expert for HRBPs, COEs, Rioters and team members
  • Perform regular audits to ensure data integrity in our HR Systems at all times
  • Manage rioters’ benefits with external vendors
  • Manage monthly payroll process and tax reporting with support from local payroll vendor
  • Facilitate in-bound relocation process with support from global relocation vendor
  • Facilitate work visa application, renewal and termination process with support from local/global immigration vendor  
  • Work closely with HR consultant to ensure that Riot is compliant with the local regulations
  • Liaise with government boards to fulfill HR specific statutory reporting requirements
  • Upload and maintain electronic personnel records for all Rioters
  • Participate in the review, execution and implementation of process improvements projects
  • Meet performance and service level metrics for timeliness & accuracy

Required Qualifications:

  • General Education Degree
  • 4+ years in HR Operations, or similar HR role in South Korea
  • 2+ years using cloud-based HRIS (Workday or similar) 
  • Background working with HR teams and professionals (HRBPs, Total Rewards, Recruiters)
  • Fluent in English and local language (Korean) to support the APAC offices
  • Ability to manage sensitive data and information
  • Experience in managing local payroll
  • High degree of detail orientation

Desired Qualifications:

  • Background operating in an HR Shared Service environment
  • Experience with Google Suite, Greenhouse and Workday is a plus
  • Familiarity with local employment laws
  • Experience with Shiftee timekeeping system preferred
  • Experience with payroll handling in South Korea

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

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