Head of People & Organization

A leading organisation in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Head of People and Organisation to architect and drive its people strategy for the next generation. This executive-level opportunity places you at the heart of shaping organisational culture, talent development, and strategic workforce planning, all while partnering directly with the CEO and senior leadership team. You will be empowered to influence key decisions, champion core values, and ensure the company remains an employer of choice across Asia. With a focus on cross-pillar collaboration, employee experience, and robust succession planning, this role offers you the chance to make a lasting impact on both business outcomes and people's lives. Flexible working opportunities, exposure to international best practices, and a supportive leadership environment await you. * Directly partner with the CEO and executive committee to shape long-term people strategies that support ambitious business goals and generational transition. * Lead seven specialist teams across HR Business Partnering, Organisational Development, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Culture & Engagement, and Employee Experience—ensuring seamless collaboration and high performance. * Champion a vibrant organisational culture rooted in shared values, employee recognition, and continuous improvement while driving initiatives that enhance engagement scores and internal promotion rates

What you’ll do:

Partner with executive leadership to define and deliver a three‑to‑five‑year people strategy covering organisation design, talent, culture, and succession. Lead seven HR pillars (HRBP, OD, TA, L&D, C&B, C&E, EX) to deliver aligned, high‑impact initiatives.
Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and business heads on senior talent and organisational decisions. Own total rewards including benchmarking, annual cycles, and executive compensation.
Drive culture through engagement, recognition, and values integration while managing sensitive employee risks with Legal. Oversee hiring, talent reviews, and policy compliance.
Leverage people analytics (SAP HANA HR, Power BI, ATS) to inform decisions, predict attrition, and strengthen leadership pipelines.

What you bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Psychology is essential; Master’s degree (MBA/Master HR/Organisational Psychology) is highly desirable.
Preferrably 15+ years in HR with 8+ years in senior leadership roles, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG. Strong track record in organisational design, M&A integration, and large‑scale transformation.

Expertise in workforce planning, succession, and total rewards (Mercer/Talentnet/WTW). Proven ability to lead large teams and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with high integrity and emotional intelligence.
Fluent in Vietnamese and English; advanced HR systems knowledge (Workday, SuccessFactors, SAP, Power BI). Relevant certifications (SHRM/CIPD/Hay) required; international exposure preferred.

What sets this company apart:

A leading Asian manufacturer known for investing in people and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture. Offers flexible working, global exposure, and continuous development.

A place where your voice shapes strategy and drives meaningful impact across markets—building a stronger & proactive culture.

What’s next:

Ready to shape the future of people strategy and make a lasting impact? Apply now.

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

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