1. Overview

Two companies have officially broken ground at their joint venture battery factory in Vietnam.

This new plant will be crucial in supporting the ambition to produce and sell electric cars globally at scale. For one of the companies, the partnership is another step in its strategy to expand battery manufacturing output to 300 GWh annually (200 GWh in China and 100 GWh overseas).

Impressed by AWC’s commitment to introducing potential candidates within 05 working days, and our in-depth knowledge about the manufacturing industry in Vietnam, the company has accepted our proposal to help them find a suitable candidate for their factory’s urgent search for a Human Resources Manager.

2. Challenges

Unestablished employer brand: A completely new name in the job market, with virtually no employer branding to attract senior candidates.

Remote work location in Ha Tinh Province

Language Barrier: Communicate in both Chinese and English.

Extensive scope of work
– Must be a very senior HR expert with extensive experience leading HR functions in large factories.
– Despite the seniority of the position, the candidate must also be willing to perform hands-on tasks in addition to developing strategies due to the newly established nature of the factory.

3. AWC Solutions

Talent Mapping:
– Created a tailored executive search strategy for the client, involving talent mapping in nearby factories and industrial zones in Central Vietnam and major cities.
– Gained a thorough understanding of our Client’s products and extracted the key requirements of the position.

Provided comprehensive consultation: Provided comprehensive consultation on salary benchmarks, candidate expectations, and local hiring practices to help the client hire top talent.

4. Results

– 5 working days: introduced 02 qualified candidates willing to relocate to Ha Tinh Province and start working as soon as possible.
– 23-year experienced candidate who was an HR professional in factories and is fluent in both English and Chinese.