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Haesol Kim

Haesol Kim

Geneva

Summary

Multilingual HR and development professional with 10+ years of international experience in talent management, digital workforce planning, and global recruitment across multilateral organizations, tech companies, and academic institutions. Proven ability to design and implement digital skills development programs, manage cross-border HR operations, and contribute to MSME capacity-building and institutional transformation. Deeply committed to sustainable development, digital inclusion, and e-commerce enablement for emerging markets. Fluent in English, Korean, and French (intermediate).

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research and Project Fellow – Digital Trade and Development

Seoul National University, Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS)
07.2024 - Current
  • Conducting field and desk research on the role of e-commerce and digital platforms in enabling MSME participation in global value chains.
  • Co-authoring policy briefs on AI in trade facilitation and digital transformation of public-private partnerships.
  • Organizing workshops on inclusive digital development and SDG-aligned economic growth for Korean development stakeholders.
  • Coordinating with UN agencies and development banks for research dissemination and project design.
  • Supporting the integration of digital trade research into graduate-level curricula and public seminars.

HR Business Partner, Talent Management Unit, Human Resources Management

International Organization for Migration (United Nations Migration Agency)
Geneva
02.2020 - 07.2024
  • Led global recruitment campaigns for technical, digital, and field coordination roles across humanitarian and development operations.
  • Designed and implemented a digital talent development framework, supporting capacity-building in areas including e-learning, digital outreach, and inclusive leadership.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to integrate AI and HRIS tools into recruitment and onboarding, enhancing operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
  • Partnered with digital innovation units to support HR contributions to tech-for-development programming and workforce transformation.
  • Provided strategic HR advisory to senior management on diversity, inclusion, and workforce digitalization.

Talent & Workforce Development Specialist – Digital Innovation and Startups

Samsung Electronics
London
02.2016 - 02.2020
  • Company Overview: Tech/Startup Department
  • Managed talent acquisition and training strategies for high-growth tech startups within Samsung’s innovation portfolio.
  • Recruited engineers, data scientists, and product developers across EMEA and Asia; optimized sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter and digital hiring tools.
  • Created performance development and leadership programs tailored to early-stage digital companies.
  • Conducted research on digital workforce trends, supporting business expansion into emerging markets.
  • Collaborated with startup founders and venture teams to align HR policies with rapid scaling needs.
  • Tech/Startup Department

Program Officer – Digital Economy and Workforce Development

American Chamber of Commerce
Seoul
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Supported executive recruitment and compensation advisory for member companies, including in digital and e-commerce sectors.
  • Delivered training on workforce digitization and compliance with international labor standards.
  • Coordinated initiatives on public-private collaboration to improve digital literacy and SME competitiveness.
  • Contributed to policy discussions and white papers on digital transformation and trade facilitation.
  • Organized networking events and roundtables with stakeholders from government, academia, and tech.
  • Resolved employee relations concerns, fostering a positive and compliant work environment.

Instructor – Business, HR, and Economics

Samsung English Academy
Seoul
09.2009 - 02.2015
  • Designed and taught courses in digital economy, HR management, and English for business professionals.
  • Provided coaching for professionals preparing for international careers in digital commerce, policy, and development.
  • Developed tailored training content focused on global business communication and e-commerce case studies.
  • Conducted seminars on international trade and development trends for adult learners and executives.
  • Supported continuous learning initiatives for corporate clients expanding into international markets.

Education

M.A - International Cooperation

SNU Graduate School of International Studies
Seoul, South Korea
02.2022

B.A - Business Administration

Seoul National University
Seoul, South Korea
03.2015

King’s College School -

King’s College School
Wimbledon, United Kingdom
06.2008

The Study School -

The Study School
Surrey, United Kingdom
06.2001

Skills

  • Oracle
  • SuccessFactors
  • Workday
  • Power BI
  • Excel (Advanced)
  • Python (basic)
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • UN Inspira
  • Taleo
  • Moodle
  • Zoom
  • Canva
  • Trello
  • Airtable

Certification

  • TOEFL iBT: 101 (Valid)
  • Project Management for Development (PM4Dev)
  • LinkedIn Certified Talent Acquisition Specialist

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 17/01/1990
  • Nationality: Republic of Korea

Languages

  • English, Native
  • French, Intermediate
  • Korean, Fluent

Timeline

Research and Project Fellow – Digital Trade and Development

Seoul National University, Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS)
07.2024 - Current

HR Business Partner, Talent Management Unit, Human Resources Management

International Organization for Migration (United Nations Migration Agency)
02.2020 - 07.2024

Talent & Workforce Development Specialist – Digital Innovation and Startups

Samsung Electronics
02.2016 - 02.2020

Program Officer – Digital Economy and Workforce Development

American Chamber of Commerce
02.2015 - 02.2016

Instructor – Business, HR, and Economics

Samsung English Academy
09.2009 - 02.2015

M.A - International Cooperation

SNU Graduate School of International Studies

B.A - Business Administration

Seoul National University

King’s College School -

King’s College School

The Study School -

The Study School

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