Director of Human Resources - Pre-opening

Director of Human Resources (Pre-Opening) - Sailing Club Signature Ha Long
Sailing Club Leisure Group is opening Sailing Club Signature Ha Long, a new marina-front lifestyle resort with hotel rooms, condo residences, private pool villas and signature F&B venues. Soft Opening is set for April 2027.
The ideal candidate will lead the design and build-out of the HR function from mobilisation through to opening. You will own manpower planning, recruitment, compensation & benefits, policies & compliance, and training for a mixed-use property spanning hotel, condotel, villas, F&B outlets, wellness facilities and a marina-adjacent Villa Zone club house - working closely with Group HR to align with SCLG standards.
Responsibilities
Develop the pre-opening organisation chart and staffing guide for all departments, aligned with the approved manning budget across the 242-key property
Lead recruitment for all pre-opening positions, including department heads and the pre-opening leadership team
Design compensation & benefits structure benchmarked to the Ha Long / Quảng Ninh market and aligned with Group C&B guidelines
Draft employee handbook, HR policies and SOPs compliant with the Vietnamese Labor Code
Coordinate with Group HR on the rollout of the Group-wide HRIS platform and payroll setup
Register the property with local labour authorities, social/health/unemployment insurance and trade union bodies
Plan and deliver pre-opening induction, brand culture and technical training programmes
Manage welfare arrangements; coordinate work permits, visas and relocation support for any expatriate hires
Own and track the HR pre-opening budget and support employer branding / job fairs to build the local talent pipeline
Transition manning into approved operating headcount and establish ongoing performance management, employee relations and succession planning processes
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field
Minimum 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a pre-opening or HR leadership role within hospitality (resort or mixed-use properties of 150+ keys preferred)
Strong working knowledge of the Vietnamese Labor Code and statutory compliance requirements
Prior experience implementing or migrating an HRIS platform is a strong advantage
Fluent Vietnamese and English (written and spoken)
Strong stakeholder management, project management discipline and ability to build culture in a greenfield team
Location:
Ha Long / Quảng Ninh (with coordination with Group HR)
Email:
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