Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at a Group of Companies in Yangon, Myanmar

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at a Group of Companies in Yangon, Myanmar

• Lead and oversee the Group’s overall human resources strategy, people operations, organizational development, and talent management
• Salary – Negotiable 

The Role

Lead the Group’s human resource function and develop people strategies that support business growth, organizational effectiveness, talent development, employee engagement, and long-term business objectives across multiple companies and business units.

About the Company

Our client is a diversified and growing Group of Companies in Myanmar with multiple business units and operations. The Group is focused on sustainable business growth, operational excellence, and building a strong and high-performing workforce across its businesses.

Description

• Develop and implement the Group’s overall HR strategy in alignment with business objectives
• Lead and oversee HR operations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development
• Develop effective workforce planning and talent strategies across multiple business units
• Lead senior-level recruitment and succession planning for key positions across the Group
• Establish and strengthen performance management systems, KPIs, career development, and employee development programs
• Develop competitive compensation and benefits structures and ensure internal equity across the organization
• Build leadership development and succession planning programs to strengthen the Group’s future leadership pipeline
• Establish and maintain HR policies, procedures, systems, and governance standards across Group companies
• Drive employee engagement, organizational culture, and retention initiatives
• Provide strategic HR advice and support to the Group’s senior management and business leaders
• Monitor HR metrics, workforce costs, turnover, productivity, and other key people-related indicators to support management decision-making
• Ensure compliance with applicable Myanmar labor laws, employment regulations, and HR best practices
• Lead organizational restructuring, change management, and people transformation initiatives when required
• Build strong relationships with senior management, business unit leaders, and other key stakeholders
• Lead, develop, and mentor the HR leadership team and build a high-performing HR function across the Group

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field; Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification is highly preferred
• Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership position such as HR Director, Head of HR, Group HR Head, or CHRO
• Experience managing HR functions across multiple companies, business units, or a diversified Group of Companies is strongly preferred
• Strong experience in strategic HR management, organizational development, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development
• Proven experience in developing and implementing HR policies, systems, performance management, and compensation and benefits frameworks
• Strong understanding of Myanmar labor laws and employment regulations
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with organizational and financial objectives
• Experience managing and developing HR teams and working closely with C-suite and senior management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use HR data and insights to support business decisions

Benefits

Transportation Allowance

Career Growth Opportunities

An excellent opportunity for an experienced HR leader to join a diversified Group of Companies, take ownership of the Group’s people strategy, work closely with senior leadership, strengthen HR systems and organizational capabilities, and play a key role in building a high-performing workforce to support the Group’s continued growth and expansion.