Manager, Head of HR Operations

Founded in 1995, our client is one of the fastest-growing and pioneering real estate SME developers in eastern Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a 400-hectare land bank and a 28-year track record of developing premier urban townships. Currently the Group has projects with substantial land banks for mixed-use development, residential and commercial.
We are seeking a visionary and collaborative Head of HR Operations with an entrepreneurial mindset to join their HCMC-based headquarters. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about growth and driven to inspire a team toward new possibilities. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is familiar with a Vietnamese family-orientated corporate culture and who wants to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, expanding organisation.
The Head of HR Operations will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, modernising HR architecture, shaping strong employee engagement, and aligning human capital strategies with rapid business expansion in the real estate development sector.
Areas of Knowledge:
HR Strategy and Corporate Governance: Partner directly with the CEO to develop and execute overarching HR strategies, organisational structures, systems, and procedures that support agile real estate development objectives.
Culture and Family-Oriented Engagement: Build, nurture, and maintain an authentic company culture that balances high performance with core principles of a close-knit, family-oriented work environment.
Compensation, Benefits and HR Compliance: Review, update, and manage comprehensive C&B schemes, competitive incentive plans, performance-based bonus structures, and workplace policies compliant with Vietnamese Labor Laws.
Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning: Collaborate with business heads to anticipate staffing needs, build robust talent pipelines for real estate development functions, and oversee end-to-end recruitment efforts.
Talent Development and Capability Building: Identify organisational skill gaps and coordinate with department heads to design impactful training and leadership development programmes.
HR Operations and Executive Support: Oversee day-to-day HR administration, employee relations, and health and safety programmes; perform ad hoc strategic tasks assigned by the CEO.
Requirements
Experience:
Years of Experience:
Minimum 5-7 years in senior HR leadership roles (Head of HR / Senior HR Manager), preferably within real estate, property development, or related project-based industries.
Industry Exposure
Financial Services, real estate, property development, or related project-based industries.
Education and Professional Knowledge:
Academic Background:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional Expertise
Cultural Alignment: Deep familiarity with Vietnamese corporate dynamics and a proven track record of thriving within family-orientated or founder-led SME cultures.
Domain Expertise: Broad knowledge of local labour regulations, organisational design, C&B, performance management, employee engagement, and HR digitalisation.
Mindset and Leadership: Entrepreneurial drive, agile problem-solving skills, and the ability to inspire and build trust across all levels of the organisation.
Languages and Mobility: Good command of both written and spoken Vietnamese and English.
Benefits
Remuneration of Job: Attractive Package Offer
Competitive Remuneration: Market-leading base salary, 13th-month salary, and performance-driven annual bonuses.
Comprehensive Health and Security: Compulsory state insurance, 24/7 health insurance coverage, and annual health check-ups.
Employee Perks: Preferential employee loan programmes, mobile allowance, and holiday/special event bonuses.
Culture and Well-being: Regular team-building activities, company outings, and a collaborative, supportive work environment.
Type of job: Full-time Employment
Location of the job: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
This is an outstanding opportunity to influence and drive financial excellence within a well-regarded organisation. Apply today via [protected info] or [protected info] to join our client team!
Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we cannot provide individual updates and will only contact the most suitable candidates. Consequently, native Vietnamese applicants will have a greater likelihood of securing the job; however, we will keep the CVs and contact details of all applicants in our database for future employment opportunities. Our proactive approach involves offering job search and talent placement services to help you explore positions that align with your skills, experience, and job search criteria.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best of luck in your job search.
NB Asia Executive Search Team