Associate Manager Human Resources

**CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.** It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

**The Opportunity**:
The Associate Human Resources Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Vietnam local HR operations. Translate Mattel’s HR strategy into locally relevant plans to attract, develop, advance, and engage employees within the organization.

**What Your Impact Will Be**:

- Work closely with regional HR to ensure the strategies and initiatives are consistently delivered in Vietnam
- Partner with local leadership team to cultivate a culture of accountability through rigorous goal setting and performance measurement
- Implement talent development programs for the Vietnam office (e.g., workforce planning, performance management process, and organizational development);
- Partner closely with the business to foster a high-performing culture, enhance employee engagement, and support business growth.
- Build talent pipeline through campus engagement to support business expansion in Vietnam
- Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures in compliance with Vietnamese labor laws.
- Manage local Talent Acquisition, onboarding, employee communication
- Manage local payroll, partner with COE team to manage employee benefits and compensation packages
- Build Engagement with employee families and drive local ERGs to create an inclusive workplace
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Bachelor’s degree in related field; Master’s degree a plus
- 8+ years’ experience in HR
- Comprehensive organizational development and change management experience
- Experience implementing programs in workforce planning, talent management, compensation, employee relations, training & development, and legal/compliance
- Knowledge of HR legal practices and employee relations skills
- Ability to build and facilitate trusted business partnerships across multiple functional groups
- Thrives in a consumer facing, global, matrix working environment
- Data driven, organizational, and problem-solving capability with growth mindset towards change.

**How We Work**:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

- ** We collaborate**: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- ** We innovate**: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- ** We execute**: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

**Our Approach to Flexible Work**:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

**Who We Are**:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we