HR Director for Asian base in Vietnam

Position OverviewThe HR Director - ASEAN will lead the people agenda across a multi‑country cluster. The role oversees a workforce of approximately over 3,000 employees, operating primarily in a manufacturing environment.

This position partners closely with regional/local senior leadership to translate global HR strategies into effective regional and local execution, ensuring a consistent and high‑performing culture across diverse operations.

Key Responsibilities1. Regional HR Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the full HR strategy for the ASEAN cluster, ensuring alignment from Global → Regional → Local levels.
• Serve as the principal HR advisor to the ASEAN General Manager and associated leadership team
• Ensure strong governance, organization effectiveness, and capability development across multiple countries.

2. Workforce Planning & Organization Development

• Drive headcount planning, organizational design, manpower allocation, and workforce optimization across conutries.
• Strengthen leadership capability at all levels through structured development, coaching, and succession initiatives.
• Build organizational resilience and future‑ready skills across the region.

3. Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Lead annual talent review cycles, succession planning, and critical‑role pipeline development.
• Strengthen internal mobility, promote high‑potential identification, and ensure long‑term leadership continuity.
• Oversee capability‑building frameworks relevant to both factory and commercial functions.

4. HRBP & COE Collaboration

• Drive strong partnership between country HRBPs and regional COEs (Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HR Operations, Payroll, Total Rewards).
• Ensure seamless coordination on policy execution, workforce data management, and cross‑border HR service delivery.
• Support COEs in regional rollouts while balancing local operational needs.

5. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Provide oversight to multi‑country recruitment needs, ensuring timely and high‑quality hiring for both production and functional roles.
• Work with TA teams to enhance employer branding and pipeline development aligned with regional workforce trends.

6. Employee Relations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor regulations across all ASEAN countries, aligned with company standards and code of conduct.
• Manage complex ER/IR issues, especially in manufacturing environments.
• Promote a fair, transparent, and safe working environment across all sites.

7. On‑site Leadership & Factory Partnership

• Maintain strong presence at the primary manufacturing site in Vietnam.
• Collaborate closely with plant leaders on workforce stability, labor planning, performance, and engagement initiatives.
• Drive HR operational excellence at factory level, including productivity‑related workforce programs.

8. Culture, Engagement & Change Enablement

• Lead culture reinforcement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational values and leadership expectations.
• Oversee employee engagement programs across multiple countries.
• Manage communication and change‑management for regional transformation projects.

Team Leadership & ReportingReporting Line

• Reports to: Regional VPHR
• Strategic partner to: Foreign General Manager (Vietnam‑based)

Matrix Partners

• Regional COEs including TA, L&D, HR Ops, Payroll, and Total Rewards.