HR Risk and Control Manager

Company: 3801 UOB Vietnam

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Job Objectives

The role supports the implementation and execution of Human Resources (HR) risk management, compliance, and internal control activities. The incumbent is responsible for performing day-to-day risk and control processes, ensuring that HR operations are conducted in compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable labor laws. The role also contributes to the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of HR-related risks, while supporting the maintenance of a strong risk and control environment across the HR function.

Key Responsibilities

Support the review of, and recommend continuous enhancement of HR policies, procedures, standards, and operating processes from a Risk & Control perspective.

Oversee the maintenance of proper documentation of HR controls and procedures.

Manage and execute regular risk and control activities, including:

-Preparation and documentation of Key Risk & Control Self-Assessments;

-Collection and monitoring of Key Operational Risk Indicators data;

-Coordination of Risk Culture surveys / assessments;

-Tracking and updating operational risk incidents, ensuring proper escalation and follow-up;

-Supporting Anti-money laundering control self-assessment and regulatory compliance reviews by preparing and vetting required data and documentation;

-Coordination of HR Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities, including maintaining BCP documentation, coordinating exercises, and tracking follow-up actions.

Support due diligence, onboarding, and monitoring of HR-related vendors, including reviewing documentation, following up with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with vendor governance and contract/risk review requirements.

Monitor the implementation of HR-related regulatory requirements, including Labour reporting, HR legal documents, Personal data protection law, Labour documents, …

Coordinate with Compliance team for regulatory reports or official correspondence submitted to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Support governance and administration of Trade Union matters, including Grassroots Trade Union, Trade Union fund management, potential collective bargaining-related activities…

Coordinate internal and external audit engagements for HR including regulatory, acting as the primary contact point for documentation, stakeholder coordination, issue management, and remediation tracking.

Support compliance activities, including timely updates, escalation, and coordination of risk and compliance training within HR.

Support HR and/or bank-wide initiatives related to risk, compliance, governance, and process improvement.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline; exposure to labour law is preferred.

At least 5 years of experience in HR, HR Operations, or Risk & Control/Compliance.

Good understanding of HR processes and applicable labour regulations.

High level of integrity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage documentation and tracking activities effectively.

Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Fluent in English, with effective verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Proactive, well-organized, and willing to learn.

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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