Head of Talent Acquisition
Our client, a leading global FMCG organization, is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition, Vietnam to lead recruitment strategy and execution across the country. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition APAC, this role will oversee a team of Talent Acquisition professionals through multiple Team Leads, supporting hiring across diverse businesses. As a key member of the APAC Talent Acquisition Leadership Team, you will partner closely with business and HR leaders to drive workforce planning, talent pipeline development, employer branding, recruitment transformation, and AI-enabled hiring initiatives. You will also play a critical role in shaping the future talent landscape in Vietnam while delivering exceptional hiring outcomes across the organization. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Talent Acquisition leader with a proven track record in a complex, matrixed multinational environment, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and a passion for building high-performing teams and talent strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the Talent Acquisition strategy for Vietnam, aligned with business objectives and workforce needs.
- Manage, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team, fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture.
- Partner with business and HR leaders as a strategic advisor on hiring, talent market trends, and workforce planning.
- Drive Employer Branding, Early Careers, and recruitment technology initiatives to strengthen talent attraction and hiring effectiveness.
- Leverage market intelligence, data, and analytics to shape recruitment strategies and influence key stakeholders.
- Lead talent acquisition transformation, expansion projects, and strategic initiatives to support future business growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with universities, external partners, and senior business leaders to strengthen talent pipelines.
- Personally oversee executive and critical hires, utilizing innovative sourcing strategies and external search partners where needed.
- Collaborate with APAC Talent Acquisition leaders to support regional hiring priorities and share best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, including 5+ years of in-house recruiting within a matrixed organization.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing recruiters and TA leaders in a multinational environment.
- Proven success in end-to-end recruitment across healthcare or related industries, supporting commercial, operations, scientific, and corporate functions.
- Experience hiring senior leaders up to Director and VP levels.
- Strong expertise in employer branding, recruitment marketing, direct sourcing, and talent attraction strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage recruitment technology, data, and best practices to drive hiring excellence.
- Experience in complex or specialized hiring environments, with the potential for future regional or international career growth.
Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Human Resources
Focus: Talent Acquisition
Industry: FMCG
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Director
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: KCMYJY-9A0B38CF
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Consultant: Kim Truong
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