Job Description

Head of HR at one of the Well-known Financial Services Company in Yangon, Myanmar

• Developing and implementing HR strategies, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring compliance with Myanmar labor laws and financial industry standards
• Up to 4,000,000 MMK plus attractive bonus

The Role

This role requires to ensuring alignment of HR initiatives with business objectives to drive organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee engagement within a dynamic financial services environment

About the Company

Our client is a prominent Financial Services company known for offering innovative financial solutions to meet the needs of businesses and individuals across Myanmar

Description

• Develop and execute HR strategies that support the company’s business goals, with a focus on talent acquisition, retention, and workforce planning
• Oversee the alignment of HR initiatives with business objectives, collaborating closely with senior leadership to ensure the right talent pipeline and succession planning
• Lead organizational development, including transformational change, restructuring, and process improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness
• Design and implement robust performance management and employee engagement frameworks to foster a culture of continuous learning and high performance
• Ensure HR policies, practices, and documentation are compliant with Myanmar labor laws, financial industry regulations, and company policies
• Use HR analytics to monitor key metrics and provide insights to senior management for data-driven decision-making
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling
• Oversee the full cycle of recruitment, onboarding, and talent development programs
• Lead and develop the HR team, ensuring effective delivery of HR services and professional growth within the department
• Manage compensation and benefits, payroll, and ensure accurate HR records and reporting
• Liaise with other functional heads to ensure HR strategies are integrated across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior/leadership role, preferably in the financial services sector
• Proven track record in strategic HR leadership, organizational development, and change management
• Strong knowledge of Myanmar labor laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices in the financial services industry
• Expertise in talent management, employee engagement, performance optimization, and succession planning
• Excellent command of English and Burmese, both written and spoken
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure and maintain ethical standards
• Proficiency in talent management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Transportation + Other Allowances

Career Growth Opportunities

This rapidly expanding organization has a structured development plan, providing a clear trajectory for career advancement into a management position in the future