Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition(Plant HR)

Job Title:

Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition(Plant HR)

Job Description: The Role:

• Entegris is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Plant HR Specialist to join our Global Human Resources Team, based in Oseong, Korea.

• This critical role is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of Human Resources functions at our Oseong/Jangan plant, acting as a strategic HR partner to drive talent acquisition, organizational development, and employee relations.

• You will play a pivotal role in staffing all positions within the Korea Plant and contributing to regional HR projects and initiatives.

• The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a passion for connecting talent with opportunity.

• Join an experienced team dedicated to providing strategic recruiting services and comprehensive HR support to a high-tech, fast-growing business.

In this role you will:

Talent Acquisition & Development:

• Collaborate closely with plant leadership to address all staffing requirements, from high-volume production roles to specialized technical positions.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from strategic sourcing to offer management.

• Lead and facilitate comprehensive new hire onboarding and orientation programs, integrating plant-specific safety and operational training.

• Actively contributes to developing talent pipelines and succession plans for key plant roles.

Performance & Organizational Effectiveness:

• Implement and adapt global HR initiatives, such as performance management and succession planning, to align with plant-specific operational needs.

• Provide day-to-day guidance to leaders on performance management, employee coaching, career development, and disciplinary actions.

• Support workforce planning to optimize staffing levels and skill distribution across manufacturing operations.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and engagement within the plant environment.

Employee Relations & Compliance:

• Address and resolve a broad range of employee relations issues, including grievance handling and conflict resolution, maintaining a fair and harmonious workplace.

• Ensure strict adherence to Korean labor laws, industrial safety regulations, and internal company policies within the plant.

• Conduct thorough investigations into workplace concerns, policy violations, and incidents.

• Guide and support plant management in cultivating positive labor relations and effective communication.

Compensation & Benefits Support:

• Administer compensation programs specific to the plant, including hourly rates, overtime, and shift differentials.

• Contribute to local employee welfare and recognition initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall company benefits philosophy.

HR Operations & Data Management:

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all HR data within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

• Generate and analyze HR reports, providing data-driven insights to plant leadership for informed decision-making.

Traits we believe make a strong candidate:

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in a high-tech manufacturing setting, including full-life cycle recruiting. Experience supporting staffing in both large and small organizational structures is valued.

• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of core HR disciplines, including compensation & benefits, organizational development, employee relations, and Korean employment law. Familiarity with chemical, plastics, or semiconductor industries is a significant advantage.

Skills & Abilities:

• Fluent business English skills are required for effective communication with global teams and stakeholders.

• Proven ability to cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization.

• Exceptional problem-solving, mediation, and conflict resolution capabilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex HR concepts clearly and concisely.

• Prior manufacturing line management experience is desirable.

Your success will be measured by:

• Collaboration: Effective partnership with the Field HR team, demonstrating dedication to excellence and functioning seamlessly as one cohesive unit.

• Employee Satisfaction: Contribution to high levels of employee satisfaction by serving as a primary HR supporter in the manufacturing environment.

• Recruitment Efficiency: Achieving recruitment targets, reducing time-to-hire, and improving the quality of hires.

• Compliance & Relations: Successful resolution of employee relations issues and maintaining high standards of labor law compliance within the plant.

• Data Integrity: Accuracy of HR data and reliability of HR reports to support strategic decision-making.