kakao
Sr. General Affairs Associate
Culver City, California · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
AccountingExcelLogisticsVendor ManagementHRHRISOnboardingCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The General Affairs is a pivotal role responsible for the seamless day-to-day operations of our U.S. office.
- The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver who ensures a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees.
Responsibilities
- Executive Visitor Support: Manage end-to-end logistics for all visiting executives and employees from headquarters, including itinerary planning, airport transfers, hotel accommodations, and meeting coordination.
- Manage the overall office environment, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and organization.
- manage maintenance contracts and troubleshoot issues.
- Manage all incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including courier services.
- Maintain inventory and purchase all office supplies, kitchen staples, and snacks.
- Coordinate meeting room schedules and provide setup support for internal and external meetings.
- Financial & Budget Support
- Process and manage payments for all office utilities (electricity, water, gas, internet, phone).
- Manage corporate credit card reconciliations for office-related purchases.
Nice to have
- Experience working in a U.S. subsidiary of a Korean company.
- Basic experience with accounting/financial processes (AP, expense reporting).
- Experience with HRIS or timekeeping software.
- Basic IT and network troubleshooting knowledge.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.
- We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Company info
- SM & Kakao Entertainment America Corp
- Job Title: Senior General Affairs Associate
- Reports To: CEO/CFO
- Position Summary
- This position encompasses a wide range of duties including office administration, executive support, financial processing, HR coordination, and facilities management.
- Primary Liaison to Headquarters: Serve as the main point of contact and ensure seamless, transparent communication between U.S.-based staff and management at our Korean headquarters. This requires absolute fluency in Korean.
- Cross-Cultural Coordination: Proactively identify and mediate potential misunderstandings arising from differences in business and workplace culture. Act as a cultural ambassador to foster mutual understanding and efficient collaboration between all teams.
- Headquarters Reporting: Prepare and submit regular detailed reports to headquarters management on office operations, significant developments, project status, and budget performance.
- Office Administration & Operations
- Oversee office equipment (printers, copiers, etc.); manage maintenance contracts and troubleshoot issues.
- Handle petty cash and minor expense reporting.
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the office operations budget.
- Human Resources Support
- Facilitate new hire onboarding: prepare workspaces, order equipment, issue access cards/badges, and arrange business cards.
- Maintain time & attendance and paid time off (PTO) records for staff.
- Provide primary support for employee benefits administration and inquiries.
- Assist in planning and executing company events, meetings, and workshops.
- Facility & Vendor Management
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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