Position Overview

The Human Resources Director will build and lead the HR function from the ground up for a University Project, an application-oriented university in Ha Long. The role will establish the founding team, organizational structure, HR policies, and systems to support the University’s launch and development, with staffing strategies aligned with practice-oriented education and industry needs.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Design and Workforce Planning

• Develop the HR strategy and workforce roadmap aligned with the University’s establishment milestones and applied education model.
• Design the organizational structure, role responsibilities, staffing plans, and HR budget.
• Establish the HR function, including its team, operating model, and governance framework.

Founding Team Recruitment

• Lead recruitment of founding leaders, faculty, and professional staff, prioritizing positions critical to the University’s launch.
• Attract faculty with relevant academic qualifications, practical industry experience, and the ability to deliver practice-oriented teaching.
• Develop appointment models for full-time faculty, visiting lecturers, and industry practitioners.
• Work with University leaders to define selection criteria, assess candidates, and develop competitive offers.
• Build talent networks across universities and industry; establish the University’s employer brand and recruitment and onboarding processes.

HR Policies, Systems, and Infrastructure

• Establish job grades, salary structures, benefits, and talent attraction and retention policies.
• Develop workload, performance management, and career development frameworks suited to academic and professional staff, reflecting teaching quality, industry engagement, applied research, and institutional contributions.
• Build core HR policies and processes covering the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and institutional requirements.
• Implement HR technology and data systems, using AI and automation to improve recruitment, operational efficiency, and management reporting.

Culture and Organizational Development

• Work with the leadership team to define and embed a culture of practical learning, industry collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Develop orientation, training, and leadership development programs for the founding team.
• Coordinate with academic leaders to support faculty development in applied teaching, industry collaboration, and student career readiness.
• Advise leaders on people management, employee relations, and organizational change as the University transitions from project development to operations.

Expected Outcomes During the Establishment Phase

• An approved organizational structure, workforce plan, HR budget, and recruitment roadmap.
• Key leadership, academic, and professional positions filled in line with project milestones.
• Core HR policies, processes, and systems operational before the University’s launch.
• A capable HR team and staffing framework that supports applied education and industry participation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience building an HR function from the ground up or leading HR establishment for a new organization or major project.
• Experience in higher education is preferred, particularly in applied or industry-connected institutions.
• Strong expertise in organizational design, senior recruitment, compensation and benefits, and performance management.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into practical implementation and work effectively in an evolving project environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Professional English proficiency and the ability to engage international leaders, experts, and candidates.
• Willingness to be based in Ha Long, Quang Ninh.
  

Compensation & benefits 

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.