Kwan Soo Grey Bae

Sr. HRM Specialist at Coupang / MBA

Seoul, South Korea

About

I’m an HR professional with over 8 years of experience in people operations, performance management, and organizational development. At Coupang, Korea’s largest e-commerce company, I lead performance evaluation and HR data initiatives for over 16,000 employees — helping the business make smarter, data-driven people decisions. I love solving complex HR problems through collaboration and analytics, whether it’s improving evaluation systems, designing dashboards, or building fair and scalable processes. Before joining Coupang, I worked at GNTEL (a spin-off from LG Electronics), where I managed recruitment, HRIS, and flexible work programs. Earlier, I served as an Army HR Officer, which shaped my leadership and communication skills. I’m passionate about building better workplaces — where data, empathy, and strategy come together to help people and organizations grow.

Experience

  • Coupang (Hybrid)
    • Sr. HRM Specialist
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

      Lead end-to-end performance management and HR evaluation processes for over 16,000 logistics employees at Coupang Logistics Services. Design and execute HR data strategies using Power BI to enhance evaluation transparency and insights. Provide HRBP support to senior leadership and contribute to large-scale organizational change initiatives. Represent management in labor-management councils and personnel committees to ensure fairness and compliance. Key Achievements: Designed and implemented promotion and compensation frameworks aligned with business goals. Improved HR data visibility and decision-making through advanced dashboarding and KPI tracking.

    • HRM Specialist
      Jun 2021 - Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Built and maintained evaluation systems and HR databases for employees. Managed HR data visualization, evaluation training, and people analytics initiatives. Supported cross-functional HRBP projects and labor-management negotiations. Mentored junior HR staff and facilitated cultural engagement programs. Key Project: Gold Fish Project (2022–2023) – Supported legal entity transition for ~10,000 employees, handling contract renewals, HR data migration, and evaluation redesign.

  • HRM Generalist at GNTEL Inc. (Spin-off company from LGE)
    Apr 2018 - Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Managed company-wide HRM initiatives, including recruitment, evaluation, HRIS, and labor management. Led the Organizational Innovation Project, introducing flexible and hybrid work systems to enhance engagement. Directed HRIS development to support new work models and ensured legal compliance in system operations. Coordinated audits, welfare programs, and labor-management consultations with zero legal issues. Key Achievements: Built “Work Style Guide” and “Identity Program” to modernize company culture. Contributed to GNTEL’s recognition as a Family-Friendly Certified Company and Excellent Enterprise in Work Innovation.

  • Human Resources Department at Aju Group
    Aug 2017 - Jan 2018 · 6 mos

  • Human Resources Officer at Army ROTC (Official Page)
    Mar 2015 - Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Managed personnel planning, staffing, evaluation, and training for 200+ soldiers. Served as interpreter during US–ROK joint exercises, fostering strong intercultural collaboration.