Human Resource Generalist

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.
With our exceptionally extensive and diverse portfolio of medicines, a one-of-a-kind global supply chain designed to reach more people when and where they need them, and the scientific expertise to address some of the world's most enduring health challenges, access takes on deep meaning at Viatris.
We are headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai and Hyderabad, India.
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Benefits at Viatris
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits, and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives, and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris
At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit www.[protected info]/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion.
Sustainability at Viatris
Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit www.[protected info]/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via
Access - Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership - Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership - Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the
Human Resource Generalist
role will make an impact.
Summary:
The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for delivering a full spectrum of Human Resources operations and employee lifecycle services for Vietnam. This role serves as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, ensuring compliant, effective, and employee-focused HR practices across payroll, benefits administration, recruitment coordination, employee relations, HR operations, and talent processes.
Reporting directly to the Country HR Manager, the incumbent will play a critical role in maintaining day-to-day HR excellence while also supporting strategic people initiatives, change management activities, organizational projects, and business priorities. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong ownership, sound judgment, the ability to work independently, and the maturity to effectively manage HR matters with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management:
Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation management, employment changes, and offboarding processes.
Ensure employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files are accurate, complete, and compliant with local labor regulations and company policies.
Maintain data integrity within Workday and other HR systems.
Administer employment contracts, contract amendments, renewals, and related documentation for local and expatriate employees.
Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, benefits, and employment-related inquiries.
Payroll, Benefits & Compliance:
Coordinate and validate monthly payroll processing with external vendor to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
Administer statutory benefits, social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance, and other government-related HR requirements.
Keep abreast of changes in Vietnam labor legislation and provide guidance on compliance-related matters.
Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth payroll and benefits administration.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:
Coordinate recruitment activities, including job posting, candidate screening, interview scheduling, offer preparation, and onboarding arrangements.
Partner with hiring managers and the HR team to deliver an efficient and positive candidate experience.
Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs to support successful integration into the organization.
Monitor probation evaluations and support employment confirmation processes.
Employee Relations & People Support:
Build positive working relationships with employees and managers across the organization.
Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.
Assist in resolving employee issues with professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives.
HR Programs & Projects
Support the Country HR Manager in the implementation of HR programs, organizational initiatives, talent processes, and change management activities.
Assist in workforce planning, and capability-building initiatives where required.
Participate in regional and local HR projects, driving execution and follow-through within Vietnam.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, employee experience, and operational efficiency.
Vendor & HR Administration Management
Manage HR-related vendors and support procurement activities, including purchase requisitions (PR), purchase orders (PO), and contract administration.
Coordinate annual health check programs, medical insurance renewals, wellbeing initiatives, and employee-related activities.
Ensure smooth logistical arrangements for training programs, town halls, employee engagement activities, and HR events.
Additional Responsibilities
Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and analysis as requested by management.
Support audits and compliance reviews.
Undertake additional responsibilities and special projects assigned by the Country HR Manager.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
Minimum 2-3 years of progressive HR Generalist experience with exposure to multiple HR disciplines.
Strong hands-on experience in HR operations, payroll, benefits administration, labor compliance, and employee relations.
Experience supporting a multinational or matrix organization is highly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of Vietnam labor laws, employment regulations, payroll, tax, and social insurance requirements.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive, resourceful, and able to navigate ambiguity effectively.
High level of ownership, accountability, and professionalism.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across different functions and levels of the organization.
Experience with Workday platforms is preferred.
Good command of English communication.
Note
This position is on Contract.