Our client is a leading private university in Vietnam. They are seeking an experienced HR Director to lead people strategy, HR operations, and organizational development in a high-standard academic environment.

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  Develop and implement comprehensive human capital strategies aligned with the University’s academic mission and long-term institutional goals.
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  Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on HR policies, talent strategies, and organizational capability development.
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  Lead strategic HR initiatives that transform HR practices to ensure operational excellence and strengthen institutional performance.

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

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  Lead the University’s global talent acquisition strategy to attract world-class faculty, researchers, and professional staff
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  Develop and implement strategic workforce planning, headcount planning aligned with academic expansion and institutional priorities
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  Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including talent pipelines for key academic, administrative and leadership positions, ensure the selection process compliance with the highest ethical standards
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  Strengthen the University’s employer branding to position VinUniversity as a globally respected academic institution
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  Build and implement succession plan and talent development for critical positions of the University

3. Compensation & Benefits

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  Design and continuously enhance competitive, globally benchmarked total rewards frameworks
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  Oversee employee benefits programs ensuring competitiveness, compliance, and well-being
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  Implement performance-driven reward systems aligned with institutional goals

4. Learning, Leadership Development & Talent Growth

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  Establish and lead the University’s learning and development framework for faculty and professional staff.
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  Design leadership development initiatives to strengthen managerial and administrative capabilities across the institution.
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  Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and leadership development.

5. Organizational Development & Culture

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  Lead initiatives related to organizational design, workforce optimization, and institutional transformation to support the University’s growth.
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  Develop and implement performance management frameworks aligned with strategic and operational goals.
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  Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration across the University
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  Leverage technology and AI to transform HR practices, enhancing efficiency, insights, and employee experience
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  Build HR dashboard and utilize HR analytics and benchmarking to support data-driven decision-making and strategic workforce planning.

Requirements

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  Master’s degree or higher in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related fields
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  10+ years of HR leadership experience in high-performance, complex organizations
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  Proven experience in building and scaling HR systems, frameworks, and operating models, strong expertise in talent acquisition, total rewards, and organizational development
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  Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and AI to transform HR practices and employee experience
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  Experience in HR analytics, data-driven decision-making, and workforce planning
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  Experience in multicultural, academic, or knowledge-intensive environments preferred
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  Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills