HR Head of Vietnam

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Business Partnership

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to Vietnam site leadership and translate global HR strategies into localized execution plans aligned with Vietnam labor market and regulations.

• Support business expansion, workforce scaling, and productivity transformation.

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for DL and IDL.

• Drive manpower planning, hiring roadmap, and critical talent pipeline.

• Strengthen employer branding and local talent market presence.

3. Talent Management & Leadership Development

•Develop local managers to reduce expats
•Enhance leadership trainings for different level managers

• Facilitate learning programs aligned with operational and leadership needs.

4. Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Oversee payroll, C&B administration, and HR operations in compliance with Vietnam labor law.

• Ensure competitive, cost-effective compensation structures aligned with regional guidelines.

• Manage HR systems, employee data accuracy, and reporting.

5. Employee Relations & Labor Compliance

• Manage labor relations, employee engagement, and disciplinary matters.

• Ensure full compliance with Vietnam labor laws, audits, and government inspections.

• Lead union or worker representative communication where applicable.

6. Culture, Engagement & Organizational Development

• Drive company culture, core values, and engagement initiatives on site.

• Support organizational design, change management, and HR process improvement.

7. Digital HR transformation•Adoption of HRIS, AI-enabled tools, and data automation to enhance HR operation efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields.

• Master’s degree or HR certifications are a plus.

Experience

•3Y+ HR Manager and above working experience in Vietnam. Proven track record in managing HR operation for 2,000+ employees in Vietnam. Be familiar with Vietnam local practices.

•15+ years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a HR manager/ director role.

•Strong experience in manufacturing / EMS / industrial environment is highly preferred.

Key Success Indicators

• Stable labor relations and strong compliance record

• Improved talent attraction, retention, and leadership bench strength

• Effective HR operations and cost control

• High engagement and culture alignment at site level