Human Resources Associate

Job Overview

APS Innovation Michigan, Inc. provides engineering and on-site support services for secondary battery manufacturing equipment, with a primary focus on laser systems. The company currently operates across five sites in the United States, where employees hired locally work alongside business travelers from its Korean headquarters. We are seeking a professional who can facilitate effective communication between the headquarters and on-site teams while systematically improving HR processes to support smooth and efficient operations.

You will report to the Senior Human Resources Manager.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with employees regarding PTO usage, attendance, and working hours to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Assist in administering employee benefits, including enrollment and documentation support.
• Collect and organize daily reports from employees to track attendance and operational updates.
• Develop and maintain onboarding and training materials for new hires.
• Support onboarding processes, including coordinating orientations and preparing required documentation.
• Provide administrative support to HR operations while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Assist Korean expatriate staff with daily needs, including visits to banks, Social Security offices, and other institutions.
• Support visa and work authorization processes for current employees and future hires, including documentation and status tracking.
• Maintain employee records, HR files, employment agreements, and HR documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries and handle employee relations and field HR matters.
• Support payroll, benefits, health insurance, and employee insurance administration.
• Support workers’ compensation documentation and insurance-related issues.
• Manage compliance with U.S. employment laws and regulations.
• Handle employment compliance matters including E-Verify and Form I-9.
• Improve HR processes, internal procedures, and operating standards.

Headquarters & Site Support / Communication

• Coordinate HR reporting and communication with the Korean headquarters.
• Provide HR and administrative support for business travelers and expatriates.
• Support HR needs and issue coordination across five U.S. sites.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in both Korean and English
• Minimum 1 year of experience in HR or a related field
• Basic understanding of U.S. HR practices and employment regulations
• Experience with payroll, benefits, and employee relations
• Understanding of E-Verify, Form I-9, and workers’ compensation matters
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point and HR-related systems
• U.S. driver’s license preferred
• Ability to commute to or relocate to Lansing, Michigan before start date
• Ability to start within approximately one month after interview
• Ability to support customer sites and field operations as needed
• Balanced judgment when handling sensitive HR matters
• Accuracy in organizing and managing HR records, policies, and documents
• Confidentiality, accountability, and a trustworthy work attitude

Visa Sponsorship

• Visa sponsorship may be considered after employment based on job performance and internal HR review. Sponsorship is subject to company circumstances and individual review and is not guaranteed.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Relocation assistance up to $1,500

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of HR experience do you have?
• Are you fluent in Korean as well as English?

Work Location: In person