HR Director for Asian base in Vietnam

Michael Page View all jobs

  • Vietnam
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
The HR Director will lead the human resources business partner, ensuring the alignment of HR strategies with business objectives within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This role is based in Nha Be, Vietnam, and requires expertise in HR management and strategic planning.Position OverviewThe HR Director - ASEAN will lead the people agenda across a multi‑country cluster. The role oversees a workforce of approximately over 3,000 employees, operating primarily in a manufacturing environment.This position partners closely with regional/local senior leadership to translate global HR strategies into effective regional and local execution, ensuring a consistent and high‑performing culture across diverse operations.Key Responsibilities1. Regional HR Strategy & Leadership
  • Lead the full HR strategy for the ASEAN cluster, ensuring alignment from Global → Regional → Local levels.
  • Serve as the principal HR advisor to the ASEAN General Manager and associated leadership team
  • Ensure strong governance, organization effectiveness, and capability development across multiple countries.
2. Workforce Planning & Organization Development
  • Drive headcount planning, organizational design, manpower allocation, and workforce optimization across conutries.
  • Strengthen leadership capability at all levels through structured development, coaching, and succession initiatives.
  • Build organizational resilience and future‑ready skills across the region.
3. Talent Management & Succession Planning
  • Lead annual talent review cycles, succession planning, and critical‑role pipeline development.
  • Strengthen internal mobility, promote high‑potential identification, and ensure long‑term leadership continuity.
  • Oversee capability‑building frameworks relevant to both factory and commercial functions.
4. HRBP & COE Collaboration
  • Drive strong partnership between country HRBPs and regional COEs (Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HR Operations, Payroll, Total Rewards).
  • Ensure seamless coordination on policy execution, workforce data management, and cross‑border HR service delivery.
  • Support COEs in regional rollouts while balancing local operational needs.
5. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
  • Provide oversight to multi‑country recruitment needs, ensuring timely and high‑quality hiring for both production and functional roles.
  • Work with TA teams to enhance employer branding and pipeline development aligned with regional workforce trends.
6. Employee Relations & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with labor regulations across all ASEAN countries, aligned with company standards and code of conduct.
  • Manage complex ER/IR issues, especially in manufacturing environments.
  • Promote a fair, transparent, and safe working environment across all sites.
7. On‑site Leadership & Factory Partnership
  • Maintain strong presence at the primary manufacturing site in Vietnam.
  • Collaborate closely with plant leaders on workforce stability, labor planning, performance, and engagement initiatives.
  • Drive HR operational excellence at factory level, including productivity‑related workforce programs.
8. Culture, Engagement & Change Enablement
  • Lead culture reinforcement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational values and leadership expectations.
  • Oversee employee engagement programs across multiple countries.
  • Manage communication and change‑management for regional transformation projects.
Team Leadership & ReportingReporting Line
  • Reports to: Regional VPHR
  • Strategic partner to: Foreign General Manager (Vietnam‑based)
Matrix Partners
  • Regional COEs including TA, L&D, HR Ops, Payroll, and Total Rewards.
Lead HR for a multi‑country ASEAN workforce with strategic impact.Drive people and culture in a large, fast‑moving manufacturing environment.A successful HR Director should have:
  • A strong background in human resources management within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
  • Proven experience in strategic HR planning and execution.
  • Knowledge of labor laws and compliance requirements in Vietnam.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • The ability to manage and develop a diverse workforce.
  • A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
Our client is a large organization within the industrial/manufacturing industry. They are known for their commitment to operational excellence and innovation, providing a collaborative working environment for their employees.Our client offers you:
  • A competitive salary ranging.
  • A 13-month salary package.
  • Performance-based bonus incentives.
  • Insurance for family members.
  • An opportunity to work with a leading organization in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment in Nha Be, Vietnam.
If you are ready to take on this exciting HR Director role, we encourage you to apply today!

Michael Page

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