VP - Human Resources (Digital Business)

Location: 

Thailand - Bangkok, Thailand

Company:  Gulf Group

Role Overview

The Head of Human Resources will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, driving the HR agenda for digital business including AI, technology-led, data center, and cloud business within a diversified group. This role is responsible for shaping and executing the human capital strategy in an environment defined by rapid growth, highly specialized technical talent, and mission‑critical operations.

 

A key focus of this role will be to support digital business expansion. The role requires a solid HR leader with strong experience in digital business, and the ability to lead people strategy in complex, fast-evolving environments.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

  • Design and execute a forward-looking HR strategy that supports group-wide business goals.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, talent strategy, and cultural integration during business acquisitions or restructuring.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

  • Lead the recruitment strategy to attract and retain top-tier talent across varied industries within the group.
  • Build and implement scalable workforce planning models aligned with current and future business needs.
  • Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice in competitive markets.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Oversee the design and management of compensation frameworks and benefits programs that are both competitive and compliant with Thai labor law.
  • Align reward structures to business performance and talent retention strategies.
  • Ensure smooth operation of payroll, incentive schemes, and related financial processes.

Employee Relations & Engagement

  • Cultivate a positive, high-performance work culture across diverse business units.
  • Lead the development of employee engagement strategies, communication frameworks, and change management initiatives.
  • Manage sensitive employee relations issues with fairness and legal compliance.

Learning & Development

  • Drive a culture of continuous learning through structured L&D programs that support both functional expertise and leadership development.
  • Oversee succession planning and talent development for high-potential employees and key roles.

Performance Management

  • Implement a group-wide performance management system that promotes accountability, growth, and alignment with corporate goals.
  • Promote a feedback-driven culture with clear performance expectations and career development pathways.

Compliance & Policy Governance

  • Ensure all HR practices, policies, and decisions comply with local labor regulations and corporate governance standards.
  • Lead policy development and ensure effective communication and training across the organization.

Organizational Development & Change Management

  • Champion organizational design, restructuring, and transformation projects.
  • Strengthen organizational effectiveness on a fast-paced environment.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

  • Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team.
  • Promote collaboration, accountability, and innovation within the HR function.

 

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in business administration or a related field.
  • 20 years of progressive HR experience, including a minimum of 10 years in senior HR leadership roles in digital business or technology company.
  • Proven track record in greenfield setups, or rapid business scaling
  • Strong understanding of workforce requirements for technical and operational roles, including shift-based or critical-function environments.
  • Deep knowledge of Thai labor law and global practices, HR governance, and market practices, particularly in operational or technology-driven contexts.
  • Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior technical and business leaders.