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HR Payroll & Services Specialist (4.5 Months Maternity Cover)

Location South Korea Job type Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job level Professional Job ID 13240 Company Munich Re Employment type Temporary Area of expertise Human Resources
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All locations South Korea; Seoul, South Korea;
Working in Global HR at Munich Re for Reinsurance and Specialty Group means being part of a dynamic, globally connected team that plays a critical role in shaping the future of our organisation. As an HR professional, you contribute to business success by supporting people strategies that drive transformation, foster collaboration, and enable sustainable growth.
Our Global HR function operates in a collaborative and forward-thinking matrix environment, partnering across regions to deliver impactful HR services and solutions.
This position is a fixed-term maternity leave cover for approximately 4.5 months, from mid-July to early December 2026. Based in Seoul, Korea, this role reports to the Korea HR Lead and plays a key role in ensuring continuity of payroll and benefits, HR services, HR data analytics, local reporting, and administrative operations.
Your Role
  • Manage the monthly payroll process, including HR payroll data management, in collaboration with external payroll vendors.
  • Ensure effective administration of benefit programmes, including group-term insurance, retirement pension schemes, and other employee benefits.
  • Review HR uploads and employee income tax reporting and filing requirements in cooperation with the payroll vendor, and provide relevant information to Accounting.
  • Manage and review tax filings, income tax settlements, and payroll accounting coordination with the payroll vendor and Accounting.
  • Support and prepare for financial closing, including payroll data reconciliation for annual financial audits, where applicable.
  • Manage leave and working time compliance in line with local regulatory requirements.
  • Execute statutory reporting and social insurance administration in accordance with Korean regulations.
  • Prepare various HR reports required for internal and external stakeholders (quarterly and annually).
  • Support AskHR platform operations and contribute to HR Services initiatives and global process improvement projects.
  • Support and manage logistics for employee engagement activities.
  • Organise and document mandatory training sessions in coordination with training vendors.
  • Manage onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • Support recruitment processes, including interview scheduling, contract preparation, and background checks with vendors.
  • Manage and support work visa and relocation needs in coordination with, or independently of, the Global Mobility team, as applicable.

Your Profile

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on compensation, payroll, HR services, and HR administration. Experience in a global organisation is an advantage.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing, tax reporting, and compensation and benefits administration (mandatory).
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
  • Strong numerical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Familiarity with SuccessFactors (HRIS) is an advantage.
  • Demonstrates strong initiative and a solution-oriented mindset.
  • High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Fluency in Korean and English (written and spoken).

At Munich Re, we embrace, and value, the interaction of diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and thought. This interaction is our foundation. Of our open culture and spirit of partnership. Of how our teams are built and cultivated. Of how we are supported and developed. And at the center of this interaction is each of us.

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Your Benefits

With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.

Competitive Salary

We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.

Company performance-based Incentives

In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.

Recognition and Special Rewards

We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.

Retirement Planning

We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.

Inclusive Workplace Culture

We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Learning & Development

We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.

Work-Life-Balance

Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.

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