People & Organization Director

Our strategic partner is a leading Vietnam-based manufacturer serving both domestic and international markets across the marine, aquaculture, agriculture, and industrial sectors. The company has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, product quality, innovation, and sustainable growth.

We are seeking a People & Organization Director, the job holder will be acting as a strategic partner to the CEO and Business Heads in leading enterprise-wide people strategy, organizational transformation, leadership development, and culture initiatives to strengthen organizational capability and build sustainable succession pipelines. This role will report directly to the CEO and lead 7 members in Human Resources team.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic People & Organization Leadership

• Develop and execute People & Organization strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, leadership pipeline development, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Advise the CEO and Executive Committee on organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and culture development.

Leadership of P&O Functions

• Lead and integrate all core People & Organization functions, including HRBP, Organization Development, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Culture & Engagement, and Employee Experience.
• Develop and coach functional leaders to strengthen organizational capability, succession readiness, and operational excellence.

Business Partnership & Executive Advisory

• Partner closely with Business Heads to align people strategies with business priorities and organizational goals.
• Participate in Executive Committee discussions and provide strategic advisory on leadership, organizational structure, and talent effectiveness.

Total Rewards & Talent Strategy

• Lead the design and optimization of the company’s Total Rewards framework, including compensation, incentives, benefits, and long-term incentive programs.
• Drive compensation benchmarking, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives to support business growth.

Culture, Engagement & Employer Branding

• Champion the company’s core values and foster a high-performance, people-centric culture across the organization.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, culture-building, and internal communication initiatives to enhance employee experience and organizational identity.
• Serve as a key ambassador for People & Culture initiatives internally and externally.

Governance, Compliance & People Risk Management

• Oversee employee relations, labor compliance, governance practices, and sensitive people matters, including disciplinary actions, labor disputes, and workforce risk management.
• Partner with Legal and senior leadership to mitigate organizational risks and ensure compliance with labor laws, internal policies, and ethical standards.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields.
• Master’s degree preferred (MBA, Master’s in HR Management, Organizational Psychology, or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years of Human Resources experience, including at least 8 years in senior HR leadership roles (Head of HR, CHRO, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or multinational environments with proven expertise in organizational transformation, culture building, and leadership development.
• Experience in large-scale organizational transformation is an advantage.
• Manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.
• Exposure to international business environments and regional markets across Asia, the US, or Australia is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM or CIPD are preferred.

If you possess the required skills and experience and are ready to significantly contribute to the dynamic team, we warmly welcome your application at mail application@peoplewise.vn.

About PeopleWise Vietnam:

PeopleWise Vietnam is founded on the belief that people are at the core of organizational success. We provide comprehensive human resources consulting services to partners worldwide, including Executive Search and Talent Acquisition Solutions, Staffing Management Solutions, and People & Organizational Consulting Services.

We are proud to be a trusted partner of multinational corporations and a strategic partner to leading local and foreign-invested enterprises. We are committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that create strong competitive advantages in the marketplace and generate sustainable value for our long-term partners.

Visit us at our website: https://peoplewise.vn/