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Peter Lee, SPHRi, PHR

Peter Lee, SPHRi, PHR

HR
Houston,TX

Summary

Results-driven HR Specialist and Business Partner with 5 years of HR experience and 2.5 years as an Immigration Officer.

Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and employee engagement.

Skilled in U.S. visa processes (H-1B, L-1, E-2 and J-1), talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compliance, OSHA investigations, and payroll (ADP).

Previous name was DONGHO LEE. The name is changed in Mar 2025 after US naturalization.

PHR and SPHRi certified

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4

Languages

Work History

General Affairs and Admin Coordinator

Samsung Engineering
, LA, TX
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Site General Affairs (workload: 10% Employee Relations, 60% General Support, 10% immigration, 20% others) Oct
  • Administrative and support specialist for the automated production plant project
  • Supported smart machine welding shop project with Samsung E&A and The Shaw Group Ensured factory and employee safety in compliance with OSHA standards
  • Assisted the field manager, overseeing, and performing on-site administrative tasks
  • Interpretation between business travelers from Korea and local employees
  • Visa for business travelers and expatriates
  • Reason for leaving: End of project

Freelance interpreter

Outlier, Language Line Solution, IAH Airport
Houston, TX
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Interpreter at hospitals and airport
  • AI language trainer (Korean-English translation)
  • Reason for leaving: Asked by Samsung to return.

HR Specialist

Hailiang Copper Texas Inc
Sealy, TX
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Workload: 30% hiring & onboarding, 40% visa, 20% compliance, 10% others)
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
  • Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Conducted salary history and performance evaluation analysis, researching industry-standard salaries
  • H-1B, L-1A, L-1B and B-2 visa application / H-1B transfer without a lawyer's help
  • Reason for leaving: Falsely accused of sexual harassment and terminated. Fortunately I was later found innocent with the great help of the current HR&General Affairs team and coworkers who supported me.

HR Business Partner

Samsung Engineering
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • HR Business Partner (workload: 50% hiring & onboarding, 20% Employee Relations, 30% General Support)
  • Onboarding of over 50 employees, most of them engineers, ensuring the timely completion of documentation and facilitating a smooth transition
  • Supported compliance with employee relations policies, fostering positive relationships and open communication between management and staff.
  • Assisted in overseeing construction sites in Taylor, TX
  • Provided general support for expatriates and local employees.
  • Partnered with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, reducing potential liability risks for the organization.
  • L-1 and E-2 visa process.
  • Facilitated communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and addressing concerns proactively.
  • Reason for leaving: Wife’s hospital visit in Korea

Immigration Officer

Consulate General of Korea
Houston, TX
04.2019 - 11.2021
  • Officer (workload: 60% visa, 20% immigration law, 20% business support) Apr
  • 2019, Conducted counseling on US Immigration law and protocols for politicians and government officers
  • Supported Korean companies in TX, LA, OK, MS, and AR, regarding the immigration process
  • Legal assist for US and Korean immigration laws and visas.
  • Facilitated communication with the US government, foreign consulates, and agencies.
  • Reason for leaving: I got Green Card by marriage so could no longer work as an immigration officer.

HR Assistant

KXA Visa&Travel
San Diego, CA
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Workload: 50% Korean and US visa application work, 10% payroll, 40% general affairs), Handled and provided consultations for visa applications to Korea and the US on behalf of Koreans living in California
  • Verified employee attendance and assisted with payroll tasks (ADP) Performed various general affairs and administrative duties
  • Reason for leaving: Visa expiration (J-1 one year visa)

HR Coordinator

Mom's Touch Chicken&Sandwich
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • HR Coordinator (workload: 50% payroll & evaluation, 30% HR management of foreign branches, 20% others)
  • Managed compensation and benefits for company headquarters and overseas branches
  • Hiring and onboarding of over 40 employees
  • Payroll.
  • Assisted with succession planning.
  • Reason for leaving: I got a chance to move to the US and work.

Account Executive

Mom's Touch Chicken&Sandwich
07.2015 - 04.2018
  • Established joint venture cooperation’s office and launched restaurants in Taiwan.
  • Acted as the main liaison with potential business partners in the USA, Japan, Vietnam, Mainland China and Taiwan.
  • Managed sales records while handling import and export procedures.

Lieutenant Jr. Grade

Republic of Korea Navy
06.2012 - 05.2015
  • Finance Officer for Naval Academy of Korea.
  • Finance officer for the Naval Academy of Korea
  • Military budget planning, securing, and execution
  • Preparation of mid-to-long-term budget plans
  • Providing financial education to cadets, officers, and non-commissioned officers
  • Reason for leaving: Honorably discharged after 3 years of service.

Education

BBA - Hospitality And Business Management

Sejong University, South Korea
03.2008 - 02.2012
  • GPA 3.57
  • Studied Hospitality and Business Management
  • Participated in the government project to promote Korean cuisine internationally and assisted as support staff in overseas culinary competitions.

Certification From University - Financial Accounbting

Harvard Business School Online, Boston, MA
09.2021 - 12.2021

3 months course of financial accounting for basic to intermediate level

Certification

- Senior Professional in HR international (SPHRi) - Certification No. : 800224628SPHRi

- Professional in HR (PHR) - Certification No. : 800224628PHR

- Japanese Proficiency Test - N1 (top) level

- TOEFL - 110

Skills

Employee relations

Retention strategies

HRIS systems

Talent management

Onboarding processes

Organizational development

Organizational culture

HR technology

Benefits administration

Global HR experience

Internal communications

HR analytics

Background checks

Labor relations

Succession planning

Exit interviews

Job analysis

Managing employee relations

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementHealthcare benefits

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

ADP

Paylocity

Timeline

General Affairs and Admin Coordinator - Samsung Engineering
10.2024 - 03.2025
Freelance interpreter - Outlier, Language Line Solution, IAH Airport
06.2024 - 09.2024
HR Specialist - Hailiang Copper Texas Inc
01.2024 - 06.2024
HR Business Partner - Samsung Engineering
01.2022 - 07.2023
Harvard Business School Online - Certification From University, Financial Accounbting
09.2021 - 12.2021
Immigration Officer - Consulate General of Korea
04.2019 - 11.2021
HR Assistant - KXA Visa&Travel
05.2018 - 03.2019
HR Coordinator - Mom's Touch Chicken&Sandwich
06.2016 - 04.2018
Account Executive - Mom's Touch Chicken&Sandwich
07.2015 - 04.2018
Lieutenant Jr. Grade - Republic of Korea Navy
06.2012 - 05.2015
Sejong University - BBA, Hospitality And Business Management
03.2008 - 02.2012

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