Director of Admin & HR

Lead, direct, and oversee the human resources and administration functions of the Company. The role is accountable for developing HR strategy, directing talent acquisition and manpower planning, ensuring full compliance with Cambodian labour regulations, and overseeing corporate and site administration so that people, structures, and systems support the company's property development and construction objectives. The Director of Admin & HR reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serves as principal adviser to executive management on workforce, organizational, and administrative matters.

1. →Define and implement the company's HR and administration strategy in line with the Company's Governance Structure.
2. →Review and approve the annual manpower plan; recommend the annual HR and administration budget to the CEO.
3. →Advise the CEO and executive management on workforce planning, organizational design, and labour risk.
4. →Recommend structural changes to the organization, salary adjustments, and the appointment or termination of senior management personnel.
5. →Escalate critical legal disputes, major labour compliance risks, and unbudgeted senior compensation packages to the CEO.
6. →Lead, mentor, and develop the HR and Administration team to maintain consistent service standards.

1. →Direct end-to-end recruitment for engineering, site management, sales, and corporate positions, and make the final selection of mid-level management and staff.
2. →Establish and administer the performance appraisal system across all departments.
3. →Oversee the monthly payroll process and approve payroll summaries prior to execution by Accounting & Finance.
4. →Maintain compliance with Cambodian Labour Law, NSSF, and MoLVT requirements; keep internal work rules and employment contracts current.
5. →Approve final employment contracts, departmental operating procedures, and administrative expenditure within the approved budget.
6. →Partner with the Construction Department on OHS policy, accident prevention, and site safety compliance.
7. →Identify training needs and deliver capacity-building programmes in technical skills, leadership, and safety awareness.
8. →Oversee head office administration, facility maintenance, security, and company vehicle management.
9. →Coordinate with the Site Administration Unit to align site-level administration with corporate HR policy.

1. →Maintain working relationships with MoLVT, NSSF, legal advisers, recruitment agencies, health insurance providers, and university partners.
2. →Represent the company in labour-related meetings, inspections, and negotiations with government authorities.
3. →Support company events, staff engagement activities, and internal communication.
4. →Perform all other tasks assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with the company's development goals. Design and update job descriptions, reporting lines, and departmental structures in alignment with the Company's Governance Structure. Advise executive management on organizational design and workforce risk.

• Direct the recruitment process to ensure timely hiring of qualified professionals, including engineers, site managers, sales staff, and corporate personnel. Review and approve the annual manpower plan and maintain a pipeline for critical roles.

• Ensure strict compliance with the Cambodian Labour Law, National Social Security Fund (NSSF) regulations, and Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MoLVT) requirements. Partner with the Construction Department on occupational health and safety policies, workplace accident prevention, and OHS compliance at all active sites.

• Identify training needs across departments and implement practical capacity-building programmes covering technical skills, leadership, and safety awareness for construction and corporate staff.

• Oversee head office administration, facility maintenance, security services, and management of company vehicles. Coordinate with the Site Administration Unit under the Construction Department so that site-level administrative processes follow corporate HR policy.

• Delivery of the approved annual manpower plan and achievement of recruitment targets.
• Zero major findings from MoLVT and NSSF inspections or labour compliance audits.
• Payroll accuracy and on-time payment every month.
• On-time completion of the company-wide performance appraisal cycle.
• Staff turnover and vacancy rates within approved targets.
• Workplace accident rate and OHS compliance across all active sites.
• Administration budget variance within the approved limit.

1. Approved HR policy manual and internal work rules registered with MoLVT.
2. Completed job descriptions and organizational chart for all departments.
3. Performance appraisal system in operation, with at least one completed cycle.
4. Approved annual manpower plan and HR & administration budget.
5. Documented OHS policy and site safety procedures agreed with the Construction Department.
6. Centralized employee records and HR database in active use.

• Strategic HR leadership and organizational design
• Labour law and statutory compliance mastery
• Decision-making and executive presence
• Conflict resolution and employee relations
• People leadership, coaching, and team development
• Integrity, fairness, and discretion with confidential information

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Advanced training or certification in Cambodian Labour Law (required)
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR and administration experience, including 3-5 years at Senior Manager or Director level
• Direct experience in real estate, property development, or construction in Cambodia (essential)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Cambodian labour regulations, payroll systems, HRIS, and organizational design
• Professional fluency in Khmer and English, written and spoken
  
  Interview Process:
  2 to 3 Rounds
  Recruiter Contact Details:
  Sreyleak Khiev
  sreyleak@jhc-cambodia.com
  + 855 70680181 (Phone/Telegram)
  + 855 017500080 (WhatsApp)