Human Resources Director

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY 

VinUniversity (VinUni: https://vinuni.edu.vn/) is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university. 

The University has built strategic collaborations with Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania and Nanyang Technological University— a choice that speaks to our commitment to excellence, innovation in research and teaching, and to making a difference in the world. 

VinUni comprises of College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business and Management; College of Engineering and Computer Science; and College of Health Sciences. 

Every aspect of the University: its curricula, research, faculty, student body, facilities, and campus life, is being developed to meet the highest standards set by the world’s leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as FIBAA, ABET, AACSB, AGCME-I, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE). 

VinUni’s founding benefactor – Vingroup is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. As a multisector corporation, Vingroup focuses on main areas: Industrials & Technology; Real Estate & Services; Social Enterprises. VinUni is proud to be a part of the Vingroup ecosystem, giving its students opportunities to connect with several high quality research institutes, pioneering companies (such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes) and an dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem (such as VinVenture, VinMotion, and VinRobotics…). 

In September 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5 stars, earning 5 stars in 9 categories: global engagement, good governance, program strength, academic development, teaching, employability, facilities, arts, and social impact.  In October 2024, VinUni was appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO University Chair, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity. 

ABOUT THE POSITION 

The Director of Human Resources will serve as a strategic leader responsible for building and enabling a high-performing, globally competitive workforce aligned with the University’s ambitious growth and academic excellence agenda. 

This role goes beyond traditional HR operations, with a strong focus on global talent acquisition, faculty excellence, and organizational capability building across both academic and administrative functions. 

The Director will work closely with senior leadership and report to the Vice President of Administration and play a key role in advancing university-wide initiatives related to talent, organizational effectiveness, and institutional development. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement comprehensive human capital strategies aligned with the University’s academic mission and long-term institutional goals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on HR policies, talent strategies, and organizational capability development.
• Lead strategic HR initiatives that transform HR practices to ensure operational excellence and strengthen institutional performance.

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead the University’s global talent acquisition strategy to attract world-class faculty, researchers, and professional staff
• Develop and implement strategic workforce planning, headcount planning aligned with academic expansion and institutional priorities
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including talent pipelines for key academic, administrative and leadership positions, ensure the selection process compliance with the highest ethical standards
• Strengthen the University’s employer branding to position VinUniversity as a globally respected academic institution
• Build and implement succession plan and talent development for critical positions of the University

3. Compensation & Benefits

• Design and continuously enhance competitive, globally benchmarked total rewards frameworks
• Oversee employee benefits programs ensuring competitiveness, compliance, and well-being
• Implement performance-driven reward systems aligned with institutional goals

4. Learning, Leadership Development & Talent Growth

• Establish and lead the University’s learning and development framework for faculty and professional staff.
• Design leadership development initiatives to strengthen managerial and administrative capabilities across the institution.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and leadership development.

5. Organizational Development & Culture

• Lead initiatives related to organizational design, workforce optimization, and institutional transformation to support the University’s growth.
• Develop and implement performance management frameworks aligned with strategic and operational goals.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration across the University
• Leverage technology and AI to transform HR practices, enhancing efficiency, insights, and employee experience
• Build HR dashboard and utilize HR analytics and benchmarking to support data-driven decision-making and strategic workforce planning.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree or higher in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related fields
• 10+ years of HR leadership experience in high-performance, complex organizations
• Proven experience in building and scaling HR systems, frameworks, and operating models, strong expertise in talent acquisition, total rewards, and organizational development
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and AI to transform HR practices and employee experience
• Experience in HR analytics, data-driven decision-making, and workforce planning
• Experience in multicultural, academic, or knowledge-intensive environments preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

COMPENSATION

The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.