Director, People Head

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

As Director, People Head, Korea, you will lead the People agenda for ASM Korea and serve as a trusted partner to the Korea leadership team.

You will connect business priorities with people and organizational strategies, helping ASM build the leadership, capabilities and organization needed to support continued growth. Working closely with local leaders and regional and global People teams, you will translate ASM’s global People strategy into effective solutions for Korea.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping organizational effectiveness, workforce and talent strategy, leadership capability, employee engagement and the overall People experience in Korea.

What you will be working on

• Partner with Korea leadership to define and execute the People strategy in support of business priorities and growth.
• Advise senior leaders on organization design, workforce planning, talent, succession, leadership effectiveness and organizational change.
• Lead the Korea People team and create strong alignment across local People Partners, People Services and regional and global Centers of Expertise.
• Strengthen organizational capability by identifying critical talent, capability gaps and future workforce needs.
• Drive talent and succession discussions to build a strong leadership and talent pipeline for Korea.
• Use workforce data, business insights and external market trends to identify organizational risks and support better business decisions.
• Champion leadership, culture and employee engagement initiatives that reinforce ASM’s values and ways of working.
• Partner across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent, and other People functions to deliver an integrated People agenda.
• Lead the People aspects of business transformation and organizational change.
• Ensure People practices comply with Korean labor laws and employment requirements while supporting business needs.
• Coach and develop the Korea People team, building a strong, collaborative and high-performing function.

What we are looking for

• Significant HR/People leadership experience with a track record of partnering with senior business leaders.
• Broad experience across business partnering, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, succession and employee relations.
• Experience leading People strategies within a complex and changing organization.
• Strong understanding of Korean employment practices, labor regulations and employee relations.
• Experience working within a multinational and matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate business priorities into practical people solutions.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience leading and developing HR/People teams.
• Strong business and commercial understanding with the ability to use data and insights to support decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent Korean and English.

What sets you apart

• Experience supporting a sizable and complex organization with a mix of technical, engineering and business populations.
• Strong understanding of how organizational capability and talent strategy can support business growth.
• Experience working effectively across local, regional and global organizations.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities, organizations and business needs continue to evolve.
• Strong cultural awareness with the ability to balance global direction with the realities of the Korea market.

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

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ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.