About the Role

Role Purpose: This dual-purpose role combines:

• Global Talent Development Coordinator: Optimize and implement programs for learning, leadership development and cultural transformation.
• Country HR Management: To serve as the local Country HR Manager for Vietnam, ensure HR operational excellence and compliance in country.

Responsibilities

Global Talent Development

Learning and Development programs:

• Optimize and implement global Learning and Development programs, aligned with organisational goals (e.g., leadership pipelines, technical upskilling)
• Manage e-learning platforms (LMS) and partnerships with external training providers.

Organisational Development:

• Drive cultural transformation initiatives and change management for restructures, or new strategies
• Develop team effectiveness programs (Performance Appraisal system, Team Health Checks, survey)

Performance & Succession:

• Implement talent review processes and high-potential (HiPo) development plans.
• Align OD initiatives with succession planning to future-proof leadership.

Metrics & ROI:

• Track program effectiveness (completion rates, promotion rates post-training)

Country HR Management

• Lead the country HR function and act as the primary HR contact and strategic advisor to the Country Director.
• Effectively lead a team of local HR professionals and manage day-to-day HR workflows.
• Lead rollout of global HR initiatives after adapting them to local needs and practices.
• Based on trusted relationships across the organisation, effectively facilitate cross-team collaboration, coaching and conflict management.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Oversee employee performance management, including the appraisal process.
• Optimize HR processes using technology (e.g. HRIS, analytics tools).
• Lead recruitment and employer branding.
• Manage and implement the remuneration policy.
• Manage the department’s finances, including its budget, and continually identify opportunities to work more effectively and cost efficiently.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organisation Development, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in HR, Learning & Development, Organisational Development or Talent Management.
• Proven experience in HR management and HR operations.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing L&D and OD programs.
• Strong knowledge of Vietnamese labour laws and HR best practices.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, coaching and communication skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience in L&D and OD framework and program design in global setting.
• Experience in change management and cultural transformation.
• Outstanding stakeholder management, coaching, and interpersonal skills across diverse cultures and regions.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years’ progressive experience L&D/OD and HR operations.
• Participation in scaling L&D/OD programs globally.
• Track record of HR management in the local country.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to driving cultural change.
• Proven experience in program design and development, preferably in a corporate or higher education setting.
• Experience with online learning platforms and technologies.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of international HR best practices.
• Detailed knowledge of local country employment practices and labour laws and regulation.
• Knowledge of workforce learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite

Languages: Native Vietnamese and strong English (written and spoken).

Education: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Human Resources Management, Learning and Development, Organisation Development, or related field.

About the Organisation

Animals Asia is devoted to ending bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals across Asia. We’ve been rescuing bears from lives of cruelty and giving them the safety and care they deserve for over 25 years. Through our sanctuaries, education and policy change, we’re building a kinder world for all animals.