Job Description HR Manager
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Company: Retail company, a newly establishing operations in Vietnam
Position: HR Manager
Reports to: General Manager / Regional HR
About the Role
Our client is a Chinese retail company expanding into the Vietnam market. As part of our market entry, we are looking for an experienced HR Manager who will play a critical role in building and managing the Human Resources function from the ground up. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on HR professional with strong knowledge of both Vietnamese labor law and international practices, as well as fluency in Chinese to liaise with HQ.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Set-up & Strategy
- Establish the HR function for the new Vietnam entity, including policies, procedures, and systems.
- Partner with HQ and Vietnam leadership to align HR strategy with business goals.
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Lead recruitment for retail operations and corporate functions.
- Build employer branding to attract top local talent.
- Employee Relations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Vietnam labor law and company regulations.
- Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations and conflict resolution.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Design and implement competitive salary, benefits, and performance management systems.
- Manage payroll and HR administration.
- Learning & Development
- Develop training programs to upskill employees and support career development.
- Promote a strong corporate culture aligned with company values.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years HR experience, with at least 1 years in a managerial role.
- Experience in retail, FMCG, or service industry preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Vietnam labor law, HR practices, and local regulations.
- Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and English/Vietnamese for effective communication.
- Proven ability to set up HR processes in a new company/start-up environment.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to build HR from scratch and influence company culture.
Contact to : Ms Hani Headhunter
