HRBP Director (Manufacturing)

A leading global furniture manufacturer is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner Director to join their team in Binh Duong, Vietnam, with regular travel to Ho Chi Minh City. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy and organisational capability of a renowned design-led manufacturing business.

You will be at the heart of driving transformation, supporting both factory and corporate functions, and fostering a positive, performance-driven culture. The organisation is committed to craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainable practices, offering you the chance to work alongside an international leadership team and contribute directly to long-term growth. With a competitive compensation package including car allowance and performance-based bonus, this position provides the platform for you to make a significant impact while enjoying generous benefits and professional development opportunities.

• Join a globally recognised furniture manufacturer known for its commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and innovation, where your expertise will help shape the future of people and culture strategy across Vietnam operations.
• Work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive organisational transformation, talent development, and continuous improvement initiatives that support both manufacturing and corporate environments.
• Benefit from a supportive leadership team, flexible working opportunities, comprehensive training programmes, and performance-based rewards designed to foster your professional growth and personal wellbeing.

What you'll do:

As Human Resources Business Partner Director – Furniture Manufacturing you will be entrusted with driving the people agenda across both factory floors and corporate offices. Your day-to-day activities will involve close collaboration with senior leaders to identify workforce needs and translate them into impactful HR strategies. You will lead key initiatives such as talent reviews, succession planning, learning programmes for technical upskilling as well as leadership development. By fostering open communication channels between employees at all levels of the organisation you will help build trust while enhancing engagement. You will also play an instrumental role in ensuring compliance with local labour laws through robust HR operations management. Your ability to coach managers on performance conversations will be vital in linking individual development with overall business success. Additionally, you will spearhead change management projects focused on digitalising HR processes for greater efficiency while promoting a culture of continuous improvement throughout the company.

• Partner with business leaders across manufacturing and corporate functions to understand operational priorities, workforce needs, and translate these into actionable HR strategies that drive performance and capability.
• Provide strategic counsel to executive management on organisation design, talent strategy, succession planning, and people-related decisions that align with business objectives.
• Lead annual organisation reviews, talent assessments, succession planning processes, and develop robust leadership pipelines to ensure future readiness.
• Design and implement learning and development programmes aimed at strengthening both technical competencies and leadership skills throughout the organisation.
• Champion employee relations by fostering trust, transparency, and engagement between employees, managers, and leadership teams through regular surveys and targeted action plans.
• Collaborate with Group HR on Total Rewards frameworks to ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, and effective linkage between performance management systems and reward structures.
• Coach leaders on delivering constructive feedback, conducting performance conversations, and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee HR operations including policy development, compliance with Vietnamese labour law, data accuracy in HR systems, and reporting to enable informed business decisions.
• Support organisational restructuring efforts by leading change management initiatives that promote cultural transformation and digitalisation within HR processes.
• Act as a change agent by championing process improvements that enhance efficiency while maintaining a safe, fair, and compliant workplace environment.

What you bring:

In this Human Resources Business Partner Director – Furniture Manufacturing position your extensive background in human resources will be crucial for success. Your experience should span both strategic HR partnering at senior levels as well as hands-on exposure within factory settings managing diverse workforce dynamics. You will bring deep expertise in designing talent pipelines that support ongoing business transformation along with proven ability to implement learning initiatives tailored for technical upskilling. Your interpersonal skills must allow you to build rapport quickly across different stakeholder groups while maintaining sensitivity towards cultural nuances inherent in multinational organisations. A thorough understanding of local labour regulations combined with practical application of global HR standards will set you apart when overseeing compliance matters. Your empathetic nature will help nurture positive relationships among employees while your resilience ensures steady progress even during periods of organisational change. Above all your passion for quality craftsmanship aligns perfectly with the company’s values making you an ideal fit for this influential role.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field is required for this role.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in human resources including 5+ years in senior HR leadership or HRBP roles within manufacturing or design-driven industries such as FMCG or luxury goods.
• Demonstrated experience managing both blue-collar factory workers and white-collar professionals within complex organisational structures.
• Proven track record in leading organisational transformation initiatives including talent development programmes and building strong leadership capabilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Vietnamese labour law combined with practical understanding of HR best practices relevant to manufacturing environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management abilities coupled with advanced influencing skills; fluency in English and Vietnamese is essential for effective communication across diverse teams.
• Strategic thinking paired with strong business acumen enabling you to align people strategies with broader organisational goals.
• Empathetic approach towards people management; ability to build trust at all levels through honest communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Resilience under pressure; adaptable mindset suited for navigating change within fast-evolving environments while remaining results-oriented.
• Passion for craftsmanship excellence as well as commitment towards sustainability principles underpinning long-term organisational growth.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader in high-end furniture design and manufacturing thanks to its unwavering commitment to craftsmanship excellence combined with innovative approaches towards sustainability. With production facilities strategically located in Vietnam complemented by international offices spanning Europe and North America the company offers unparalleled exposure to world-class interior design projects. Employees benefit from working alongside knowledgeable colleagues who value collaboration over hierarchy creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard. The company invests heavily in training opportunities ensuring continuous professional growth while providing flexible working arrangements that accommodate individual needs. Generous pension contributions further demonstrate their dedication towards employee wellbeing making it an employer of choice within the industry. By joining this team you become part of a network that shares knowledge freely supports one another’s ambitions fosters communal achievement—and celebrates every milestone together.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career to new heights by shaping the future of people strategy within a globally respected furniture manufacturer then this is your moment—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link below; seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact on both people and business outcomes.

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