People Manager (Vietnam)

Role Summary

We’re looking for a People Manager who is passionate about people and excited to grow into a cross-functional role that combines HR, vendor coordination, and people-related support for the Board of Directors. You’ll lead core HR activities (especially recruitment), support sourcing and managing vendors (freelancers and partners), and serve as a trusted liaison for people-related matters that involve leadership and legal input. This role is ideal for someone with a solid HR foundation who’s ready to broaden their scope in a dynamic, growing company.

Key Responsibilities

1. Human Resources (60%)

• Recruitment

  • Lead hiring for both full-time and freelance roles globally.

  • Build and maintain a talent pool of freelancers for future needs.

  • Coordinate with team leads to align hiring plans with project and business needs.

• Employee Experience & HR Ops

  • Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee engagement activities.

  • Maintain employee records and oversee basic HR admin processes.

  • Supervise payroll execution via service providers (no direct calculation required).

• People Development & Policies

  • Help implement team structure, career development frameworks, and internal policies.

  • Assist with performance and feedback processes.

  • Prepare basic HR reports (e.g., turnover, payroll masterfile) and assist with documentation for finance and audit purposes.

2. Procurement & Vendor Management (25%)

• Source and onboard vendors (freelancers and organizations).

• Track agreements, ensure timely delivery, and maintain clear records.

• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth communication and support project execution.

3. BOD Support & Legal Liaison (15%)

• Act as a people-side support for the BOD: provide updates, flag team issues, and assist in sensitive matters.

• Coordinate with legal partners to review freelancer contracts and HR-related documents.

• Help prepare materials or insights related to people and organizational matters.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR or related experience, ideally with exposure to recruitment and operations with ERP

• Experience working with freelancers or cross-border teams is a plus

• Strong communication and coordination skills in English

• Eager to grow into areas like vendor management and legal coordination

• Organized, discreet, and proactive in managing tasks and following through

Salary

25,000,000 – 30,000,000 VND gross/month, depending on experience and growth potential