Senior HR Generalist

Happiness Saigon is hiring a Senior HR Generalist

STOP SEARCHING, YOU JUST FOUND HAPPINESS.

Right here. We are Happiness Saigon.

Yes, we named our company Happiness.

Why? We believe Happiness is the ultimate rebellion. Against negativity. Against impossibilities.

Let us introduce ourselves. We are an award-winning creative consultancy agency based in Saigon, operating for partners in Vietnam and across Asia.

You’ll find Happiness in knowing we won:

• Top 3 of Agency of the Year in Vietnam for the 9th time in a row
• 1 x GOLD Independent Agency of the Year Vietnam and 1 in 2024, at Campaign Asia
• 1 X SILVER Independent Agency of the Year Vietnam and 1 X BRONZE Creative Agency of the Year Vietnam in 2025, at Campaign Asia

Some people spend a lifetime looking for happiness. You found it.

This Human Resources Manager job might be for YOU, if:

You have:

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role, with 5 years working as an HR Generalist.
• Excellent written and spoken skills in Vietnamese and English
• Comfort with HR related policies and legal compliance, and Vietnamese business administration
• The habit of recruiting, hiring, promoting, and worst-case firing people, with the habit of organizing ‘exit interviews’ and reporting the good & the ‘to be improved’ to management
• The habit of communicating with all people in the company to keep a finger on the pulse of their happiness

You’re good at:

1. Compliance and Policies:

• Ensuring compliance with HR-related regulations and implementing HR policies
• Assisting with internal and external HR audits and ensuring all documentation is accurate and current

2. Compensation and Benefits:

• Process monthly payroll (via BASE)
• Reviewing and renewing contracts for all benefit programs
• Work with Finance to manage and proceed payment for SHUI, Trade Union, PIT, etc.

3. Expatriates and Visa:

• Handling expat documentation (WP, TRC, Visa) and overseeing issuance/renewal processes.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and regulatory changes to adjust documentation and processes as needed for expat compliance.

4. Employee Engagement and Employee Happiness Index (we call our people ‘Angels’, fyi):

• Developing strategic initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and overall happiness (with quarterly surveys to monitor the ‘Employee Happiness Index’)
• Proposing, planning & running internal events and activities to boost energy, passion and good work while fostering a positive work environment
• Conducting regular informal employee check-in sessions, and using insights for continuous improvement of the company’s operations, processes and works

5. Talent Hunting & Development (recruit, hire, promote):

• Identifying training needs and organizing professional development programs
• Creating and managing career development plans, ensuring clear pathways for employee growth
• Developing, implementing, and managing (half-yearly) or annual employee performance evaluations
• Developing and implementing employer branding to attract top talent (organically)
• Maintaining a database of organic talent CVs and managing their interests with company management, leaders, and the talent themselves (meet, reply, keep in touch…)

You’re extra awesome at:

• Being responsible, which means anticipation/proactivity too!
• Having experience in creative industries, as you understand creative talents like no one else, and you can easily build relationships with them
• Being creative yourself! A definite plus…

But also, knowing that awards are part of the journey, not the destination.

SO, HOW WOULD THIS ACTUALLY MAKE YOU HAPPY?

Of course, you’re looking through all these job descriptions to find something that’ll make you truly happy. Right?

Well, we believe in doing everything to make people happy.

Because happy people make great work, and great work is what makes people happy.

So, here’s your Happiness checklist to be a part of our pool of talents:

• Work together with an unconditionally inclusive and diverse team of 90+ happy people
• Enjoy a competitive salary under clear contractual terms
• A work-from-anywhere option, applying our ‘100% Freedom 200% Responsibility’ policy
• Work in a positive environment that cares about your growth, health, mental well-being, and with a ‘work smart’ vs ‘work hard’ ambition
• Work with a team of people who are ‘good’ (good human beings) and ‘good’ (professional, and the best at what they do
• A chance to be your most creative, happy self.  

So, are you ready to join the amazing team of Happiness Angels? 

Whether you are fresh out of art school or growing a beard, make sure we can see where you picked up your superpowers in your CV at hr@happiness-saigon.com.