Jongwoo Kim
Senior HR Manager
Anyang-si
Summary
Experienced Human Resources professional with a strong background in in-house HR operations at LG Electronics, including a successful 3-year expatriate leadership role in Silicon Valley. Skilled in HR planning, recruitment strategy, talent management, compensation and evaluation systems, and HR tech integration. Known for resolving complex HR issues and leading cross-functional initiatives. Currently leveraging expertise in headhunting and providing HR advisory services to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Director, Executive Search Team
Career Planet
03.2025 - Current
- Executive & experienced-level headhunting
- HR consulting (evaluation, compensation, promotions, recruitment)
Director
Freelance HR Consultant & Headhunter
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided executive recruitment and HR advisory services
Director, Lab Lead
SPECTOR Inc.
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Led product development for HR tech platform
- Planned new service initiatives
- Reason for leaving: Change in company direction
Senior Manager, HR (Various Roles)
LG Electronics
02.2001 - 05.2024
- Led global executive hiring and improved recruitment processes (Remember, Spector)
- Managed H&A Division HR operations (budget, hiring 500+ yearly, new grad programs)
- Served as GRO Director in Silicon Valley, hosted LG Tech Fairs
- Planned and led LG Careers system development project
- Directed nationwide mass hiring campaigns and implemented new retention strategies
Education
MBA -
Korea University
B.A. - Business Administration
Chung-Ang University
Diploma - undefined
Cheonggu High School
Skills
HR Planning & System Design
Awards
- Bronze Prize, H&A Division Contributor of the Year, LG Electronics, 2021
- Grand Prize, HR Strategist Program, LG Group, 2016
- Gold & Silver Awards, 'Work Smart' Program, LG Electronics, 2008
- Top 10% Merit Scholar, Chung-Ang University, 1993
Skills And Other Information
Intermediate Business English, Advanced Excel & PowerPoint; Intermediate Word, Strategy, Evaluation, Compensation, Org Design, Recruitment, Basic Python, familiar with libraries, Completed (ROKA, Sergeant, 1994–1996), 2 weeks after offer, Open to negotiation
Timeline
Director, Executive Search Team
Career Planet
03.2025 - Current
Director
Freelance HR Consultant & Headhunter
07.2024 - 02.2025
Director, Lab Lead
SPECTOR Inc.
05.2024 - 06.2024
Senior Manager, HR (Various Roles)
LG Electronics
02.2001 - 05.2024
B.A. - Business Administration
Chung-Ang University
Diploma - undefined
Cheonggu High School
MBA -
Korea University
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