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Chief Human Resources Officer

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Our client is seeking a visionary, hands-on Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead a full transformation of the HR function from the ground up. This role is ideal for a strategic HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is passionate about building modern, scalable HR practices aligned with business goals.

  • Lead full transformation of the HR function
  • Drive organizational effectiveness and cultural transformation
  • Develop international and local HR policies

What you'll do:

As the Chief Human Resources Officer, you will be responsible for reorganizing the entire HR framework, developing competency models, creating international and local HR policies (including expat frameworks), and building a high-performing, hard-working HR culture that supports business sustainability and expansion. You will also foster a values-driven, high-performance organizational culture.

  • Align HR strategy with long-term business goals
  • Lead the reorganization and design of the HR function and company structure
  • Act as a change agent to drive business transformation and cultural alignment
  • Build and implement an HR strategy covering all key HR areas
  • Design and implement a competency framework for all functions and levels
  • Develop and implement a full suite of HR policies, procedures, and governance mechanisms
  • Establish robust talent acquisition and onboarding strategies
  • Lead efforts in leadership development, succession planning, and organization capability building

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Chief Human Resources Officer position has over 15 years of experience in strategic HR leadership roles, preferably within financial services or high-growth companies. You have experience in building HR systems and processes from scratch or leading large-scale reorganization initiatives. You possess strong understanding of Vietnam labor laws, global HR standards, and expat workforce management. Your excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills set you apart.

  • Proven track record in strategic HR leadership roles within financial services or high-growth companies
  • Experience in building HR systems and processes from scratch or leading large-scale reorganization initiatives
  • Strong understanding of Vietnam labor laws, global HR standards, and expat workforce management
  • Demonstrated experience in developing competency frameworks, policy design, and change management
  • Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification is preferred

What sets this company apart:

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a high-potential financial institution from the ground up. The company offers strong empowerment and decision-making authority at the executive level. They provide competitive compensation and performance-based incentives within a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leadership culture.

What's next:

Ready to lead a full transformation of the HR function? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Director

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Job Reference: 6BH56H-DA4A7E23

Date posted: 12 May 2025

Consultant: Nguyen Nguyen