HR Associate

Who we are:

Where performance meets sustainability, Digital Edge is a leading data center platform in Asia Pacific, delivering sustainable, next-generation, AI-ready digital infrastructure at scale. Headquartered in Singapore and backed by Stonepeak, we operate a rapidly expanding platform with over 30 data centers and 1.8GW of secured IT power across key markets.

 Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering the populations they serve. We differentiate through execution – delivering at speed and at scale while combining global standards with deep local expertise. This enables us to provide consistent, sustainable and high-performance infrastructure for hyperscalers and enterprises across the region.

As Asia Pacific’s digital transformation accelerates, Digital Edge is building the infrastructure that powers the next wave of AI and cloud growth. Joining Digital Edge means being part of a high-growth platform at the forefront of AI and cloud infrastructure, where you can make a tangible impact on Asia-Pacific’s digital future.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.  
• Strive: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.   
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Associate to support HR operations in Korea. Reporting directly to the Korea HR Business Partner with a matrix reporting line to the Head of HR Operations, this role will be primarily responsible for supporting payroll administration, HR administration, employee lifecycle processes, and HR data management in Korea.

The successful candidate will work closely with employees, managers, external service providers, and regional HR stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant HR service delivery, while maintaining alignment with regional HR operational standards and processes.

As the HR function continues to grow, this role will have opportunities to contribute to HR projects, process improvements, and regional HR initiatives across APAC.

The ideal candidate is highly organised, detail-oriented, comfortable working with HR systems and data, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

This role will be based in Seoul, South Korea.

Key responsibilities:

• Payroll Administration

• Coordinate with external payroll service providers on payroll processing and statutory requirements, including social insurance, payroll tax filings, and year-end tax settlement.
• Validate payroll inputs and support payroll reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Assist employees with payroll-related enquiries and ensure timely resolution.
• Support payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Support payroll process improvements and identify opportunities to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

• HR Operations & Administration

• Prepare HR documents, including employment contracts, offer letters, employment certificates, and other employee-related documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities with employees, managers, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure a smooth employee experience.
• Maintain employee records and ensure all HR documentation is accurately filed and updated.
• Support employee lifecycle processes and day-to-day HR operations.
• Support employee benefits administration and leave management processes.

• HR Compliance & Statutory Administration

• Coordinate with external vendors, government agencies, and relevant authorities regarding employment-related administrative procedures.
• Support annual HR compliance activities, including statutory health examinations, mandatory employee training, year-end tax adjustments, and labour-related reporting.
• Maintain compliance records and support internal and external audits as required.
• Assist with visa and immigration administration for foreign employees, where applicable.
• Support the handling and processing of employment-related correspondence and government notifications.

• HR Systems & Data Management

• Maintain accurate employee data in SuccessFactors and other HR systems.
• Perform regular HR data audits, validations, and reconciliations.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with local requirements and regional HR operational standards.
• Support system updates and ongoing HR data maintenance activities.

• Employee Records Management

• Manage and audit electronic employee personnel files.
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with company requirements.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to HR documentation.

• Reporting & Analytics

• Generate regular HR reports and workforce data reports.
• Support HR metrics tracking and reporting requirements.
• Assist with data analysis and the preparation of management reports.

• Employee Support

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee HR-related enquiries.
• Provide timely and professional support on HR policies, processes, and procedures.
• Escalate complex issues as appropriate.

Actively champion and implement the organization’s policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity, ensuring adherence to incident reporting, legal, and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, Payroll Administration, or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience in Korean payroll administration and coordination with external payroll vendors.
• Experience using HRIS platforms; SuccessFactors experience is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and data reconciliation, as well as other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Korean and English.

Preferred

• Experience studying, living, or working overseas, or working in a highly international environment.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across APAC.
• Experience working in a multinational organisation.
  

Join us to shape the future of Digital Infrastructure in Asia. Apply now for a confidential career discussion.