Senior People Operations Specialist

Bến Nghé , Vietnam
full-time On-site

AI overview

Take full ownership of HR operations across Vietnam and the US while supporting the seamless execution of a fast-growing AI startup's people operations.

About the role:

We are seeking a senior, highly driven People Operations Specialist to fully own our HR & Operations function across Vietnam and the US. This role is critical to ensuring seamless, compliant, and efficient people operations while supporting a fast-growing, US-based AI startup environment.

The ideal candidate thrives in startup pace, takes full responsibility end to end, and is comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Key responsibilities:

1. End-to-End HR Operations Ownership (VN & US)

  • Fully own HR Operations across the entire employee lifecycle for Vietnam and the US
  • Execute and continuously improve onboarding, offboarding, employee data management, benefits administration, and HR documentation
  • Act as the single point of accountability for HR operational accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
  • Coordinate and oversee US payroll execution via Gusto and external vendors
  • Own payroll processing for contractors
  • Support compensation and benefits administration to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery

2. HR Systems & Data Management

  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HR systems, including Gusto (US payroll) and other HR platforms (e.g., Fidelity, performance systems)
  • Manage mass HR data changes, audits, and reporting requests with high accuracy
  • Maintain and continuously improve HR system documentation, SOPs, and user guides

3. Employee Support & Service Delivery

  • Serve as the primary contact and escalation point for HR-related questions from employees and managers in both Vietnam and the US
  • Handle sensitive employee matters with discretion, fairness, and empathy

4. Talent & External Coordination

  • Collaborate with recruitment agencies to support hiring needs
  • Partner with leadership on people-related and organizational initiatives as the company scales

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 6+ years of experience in HR Operations, People Operations, or HR Generalist roles
  • Proven experience owning HR operations end to end, ideally across multiple countries
  • Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and execution skills
  • Strong English communication skills

Preferred

  • Experience working in a US-based startup or high-growth tech company
  • Experience supporting cross-border teams (Vietnam–US)
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and market standards
  • Daily lunch allowance of USD 10 per working day
  • Opportunity to work closely with a high-caliber, international team across Vietnam and the US
  • Exposure to a fast-growing AI startup with meaningful ownership and impact
  • Dynamic, collaborative, and transparent working environment

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Daily lunch allowance: Daily lunch allowance of USD 10 per working day

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