Human Resources Director

ABOUT US
KiN Hotel Group is a Singapore-founded lifestyle and hospitality ecosystem established in 2023 by Singaporean and Vietnamese partners. Driven by our core philosophy, the
"Warmth of Kinship"
, we craft spaces and experiences that feel genuinely like home.
Today, KiN operates over 30 properties and a diverse brand ecosystem across multiple sectors:
Hospitality:
KiN Hotel, KiN Hotel Edition, KiN Wander, NiK Hotel
F&B:
TucKiN, Phiêu, Sip & Savour
Wellness & Lifestyle:
WAV, KiNSim
Technology:
KiNEX
With a strong foundation in Vietnam, KiN Hotel Group is actively expanding across Southeast Asia and regional markets, including Malaysia and China.
POSITION OVERVIEW The HR Director serves as the Country-level HR Lead, overseeing the overall human resources function while driving strategic support across all Business Units (BUs) within the Group. This role goes beyond traditional HR operations, combining high-level strategic vision with deep operational insight to act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on organizational architecture, company culture, compensation & benefits, and leadership development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic People & Business Alignment
Partner directly with the CEO and BU Leaders to build a workforce strategy that supports business expansion and scaling.
Identify capability gaps within BUs and proactively design structure, roles, and talent strategies to address them.
Serve as a key sounding board for executive decision-making regarding organizational design, leadership alignment, and business transformation.
Drive and oversee the Group's annual Human Capital Planning & Personnel Budgeting process; manage labor cost optimization, headcount planning, and HR Operational Expenditures to ensure alignment with financial targets and business P&L.
2. Culture Building, Engagement & Leadership Development
Act as the custodian of KiN Group culture. Build a deep understanding of the Group's values and behaviours, and cascade them consistently across all BUs, entities and departments.
Be accountable for culture building every day, embedding it in hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, recognition and how leaders run their teams, rather than treating it as a company trip or team-bonding exercise.
Develop and execute strategies to boost employee engagement, retention, and workplace satisfaction across diverse teams.
Establish leadership development programs, succession planning frameworks, and talent management pipelines to grow internal leadership capability.
3. Organizational Architecture & Policy Framework
Design, refine, and implement comprehensive HR frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) tailored for a multi-entity environment.
Continuously review and optimize organizational structures to maximize operational efficiency and alignment.
4. Total Rewards, C&B Strategy & Compliance
Lead the Total Rewards and Compensation & Benefits (C&B) strategy, establishing competitive benchmarking, salary structures, incentive schemes, and performance reward frameworks.
Ensure absolute compliance with Vietnam Labor Law, statutory regulations, and corporate governance across all operating entities.
Mitigate labor risks and oversee complex employee relations or legal compliance matters.
5. Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for the Talent Acquisition function and HR team, ensuring recruitment strategies and headcount plans align with business growth.
Build, mentor, and empower direct reports and functional HR team members to achieve operational excellence.
Collaborate effectively with Business Unit Heads and key stakeholders to address organizational talent gaps.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Proven track record in a Country-level HR Head, HR Director or equivalent senior HR management role.
Strong preference for candidates with experience in MNCs, multi-business, or multi-entity group environments.
Strong HR strategic planning capability with a track record of advising CEOs, BODs, or C-suite executives on organizational strategy.
Strong expertise in culture building, employee engagement, and leadership development.
Deep strength in Compensation & Benefits (C&B), organizational design, manpower planning, and policy framework development.
Thorough understanding of Vietnam Labor Law, statutory regulations, and HR compliance standards.
Highly business-oriented mindset with the ability to link HR initiatives directly to commercial outcomes rather than managing pure HR operations.
Proven capability to lead, mentor, and empower functional HR teams and direct reports.
Exceptional communication, influence, and relationship-building skills across diverse Business Units and cross-functional teams.
Professional working proficiency in English (advanced level, equivalent to Ielts 6.5 and above).
Report to: CEO/ Founders (expat)
Office address: Central Point Tower, 102 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Saigon Ward, HCMC.