
[Job Summary]
The General Affairs Associate ensures smooth day-to-day office operations by managing facilities, procurement, assets, vendors, and administrative services. This role maintains a safe, efficient, and compliant workplace while coordinating internal needs and external service providers to deliver a positive employee experience. In addition, this role supports HR-adjacent activities, including onboarding logistics, and provides dedicated assistance for expatriate employees, covering housing, transportation, insurance, and communications. This position plays a key role in creating a well-organized, employee-friendly environment.
[Job Description]
Facility Management & Office Operations
-Oversee daily office operations to ensure a safe, clean, functional, and welcoming work environment.
-Coordinate facility services including building management, security, cleaning, maintenance, repairs,
mail/courier, pantry supplies, and waste management.
-Conduct regular site inspections, proactively identify issues, and manage corrective actions through
vendors and building partners.
space optimization.
Procurement & Asset Management
-Manage purchasing for office-related goods and services in line with budgets and internal processes.
and payment coordination.
furniture, equipment, devices, and vehicles.
tracking.
Event Coordination & Employee Experience
-Plan and execute internal events such as onboarding sessions, team meetings, celebrations, and
offsites, including venue setup, catering, supplies, and vendor management.
-Support engagement initiatives that enhance workplace experience and reinforce company culture.
Vendor Management
-Manage relationships with external suppliers and service providers, including monitoring contracts,
service quality, timelines, and SLAs.
-Track vendor contracts and renewals; monitor service quality, timelines, and SLAs; escalate and resolve
service issues.
-Ensure vendor compliance with company requirements (e.g., insurance, access procedures, safety
expectations) as applicable.
Expat Support
-Provide logistical support to expatriate employees, including arranging housing, utilities setup, and
move-in/move-out coordination.
-Coordinate transportation support such as vehicle assignments, leasing, maintenance schedules, fuel
cards, and driver services (if applicable).
-Support insurance coordination (as applicable) and assist expats with local administrative processes
related to settling in.
-Arrange communication needs such as mobile phones, SIM cards, and device setup; coordinate
service plans and renewals.
[Qualifications]
-Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
-2+ years of experience in general affairs, office administration, facilities, workplace operations, or a
related function.- Experience coordinating vendors, managing office operations or facility services,
and monitoring service quality, contracts, and SLAs.
-Experience supporting HR-adjacent processes, onboarding logistics, or expatriate employees is a plus.
-Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines in a fast-paced
environment.
-Strong communication skills and customer-service mindset with employees and external partner.
Professionalism and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
-Basic procurement and budget tracking experience (quotes, POs, invoices) and comfort working with
Finance/AP processes.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Additional Preferences:
-Experience with asset tracking systems, facilities ticketing tools, or procurement platforms.
-Experience supporting expat relocation logistics (housing/transportation/telecom).
-Familiarity with workplace safety practices and vendor contract management.
-Experience planning and coordinating company events or offsites.
-Fluency in Korean

Cesna is a premier talent recruitment services company with a global presence. Established in 1999, we operate across the USA, China, Korea, Thailand, and the Asia Pacific region. Our expertise lies in recruiting senior and mid-level management roles, including executives, directors, and team managers. We are committed to partnering with our clients to help them cultivate strong leadership capabilities that provide a competitive edge in their industries.
Headquartered in the Greater New York City area, Cesna offers recruitment services in key markets such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Thailand, as well as throughout the United States. We currently serve over 3,000 clients, ranging from mid-sized firms to Fortune 500 companies, across a diverse array of industries.
Recruitment Specialties
Human Resources / Secretarial & Office Support / Finance & Accounting / Engineering & Manufacturing / Consumer & Retail / Sales & Marketing / Supply Chain & Procurement / Banking & Financial Services / Healthcare & Life Sciences / Information Technology / Executive Search / Legal & Advisory / Oil & Gas / Real Estate & Construction
For Inquiry : service@cesna.com