Head of HR

Ho Chi Minh City Permanent USD5,000 - USD8,000 per month (USD60,000 - USD96,000 per year) View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the people agenda for a growing platform operating across Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership and investors while driving organizational effectiveness, talent, rewards, and people governance across the region.
  • Lead HR strategy across Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines markets
  • Partner directly with CEO and investors to shape business growth

About Our Client

Our client is a renewable energy company operating across Southeast Asia, delivering solutions through a project-based business model. Backed by international investors, the organization is entering its next growth phase and is seeking a Regional Head of HR to lead the people strategy across Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Regional Head of HR will oversee the full spectrum of Human Resources across Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and execute the regional people strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board members, and investor-appointed HR Committee.
  • Lead organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
  • Drive compensation, benefits, performance management, and reward programs across the region.
  • Build robust HR governance, policies, and frameworks to support a growing organization.
  • Partner closely with business leaders to evaluate headcount investments and organizational effectiveness.
  • Lead and mentor local HR teams across three countries.
  • Provide strategic recommendations supported by business rationale, ROI, and workforce analytics.
  • Support office management and workplace operations where required.
  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws and employment regulations across all countries.
  • Champion a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded HR leader who combines strong regional HR expertise with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and investors.

Key requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields.
  • 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership positions.
  • Proven regional HR leadership experience across multiple countries within Asia.
  • Experience managing HR teams and stakeholders across complex matrix organizations.
  • Strong background in business partnering, organizational development, rewards, and workforce planning.
  • Ability to communicate confidently with senior executives, boards, and investors.
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect people decisions with business outcomes.
  • Excellent English communication skills with the ability to present, influence, challenge, and debate effectively.
  • Experience within renewable energy, energy, infrastructure, engineering, industrial, project-based, or similarly dynamic environments is highly preferred.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, strong resilience, and a hands-on leadership approach.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive monthly salary of USD 5,000 - 8,000 gross, with flexibility for exceptional talent.
  • Performance bonus structure including 13th-month salary and additional performance bonuses.
  • Full salary-based social insurance contribution.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and up to two eligible family members.
  • Opportunity to work directly with the CEO, Board members, and international investors.
  • Regional leadership exposure across three Southeast Asian markets.
  • A high-impact role with significant influence on business and organizational growth.
  • Flexible and collaborative working environment within a growing renewable energy platform.



Contact
Trang Nguyen
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7124305

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
HR Director
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Trang Nguyen
Job Reference
JN-102026-7124305

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