CHIEF OF HR (TOTAL REWARD & COMPLIANCE)

Reporting directly to the Dean of HR, the Chief of HR is responsible for managing and coordinating assigned human resources functions, with a focus on Total Reward/Compensation & Benefits, HR policies, and compliance, in order to ensure a competitive rewards system, foster employee engagement, enhance transparency in HR management, optimize operational effectiveness, and maintain legal compliance.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Total Reward
• Advise School Leadership on talent attraction and retention strategies through innovative Total Reward solutions.
• Forecast long-term personnel costs and recommend measures to optimize operating expenses.
• Develop and administer the total rewards framework, including grading/banding, job evaluation, and salary structure.
• Design and manage incentive, allowance, and benefits programs, including the incentive/bonus framework and benefits package, in alignment with the organization's strategy and budget.
• Execute and oversee payroll, statutory insurance, personal income tax, tax finalization, and related documentation for local and expatriate employees.
• Analyze and benchmark market data; participate in compensation and benefits surveys and recommend adjustments to enhance competitiveness and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate and implement periodic salary and bonus reviews, as well as retention and employee recognition programs.
• Lead and develop the capabilities of the HR team responsible for Compensation & Benefits and HR administration.
B. HR Policies, Processes and Compliance
• Review, develop, and update HR policies in line with operational needs and the organization's people management direction.
• Ensure and monitor compliance of HR policy implementation with Vietnamese labor law, social insurance regulations, personal income tax requirements, and internal policies.
• Advise and alert Management and relevant departments on matters related to compliance, personnel costs, and risk control.
• .Support and coordinate the handling of employee relations matters, feedback, grievances, terminations, and other HR operational issues.