The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees.

Lead a team of six, responsible for developing and executing the People and Culture strategy aligned with business objectives to drive organisational performance, capability, engagement, and growth.

Oversee the full scope of HR operations—including compliance, talent management, performance, employee relations, change management, and compensation—ensuring fairness, legal compliance, and cultural alignment.

Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Global Supply Chain teams in a joint venture environment to support strategic and operational P&C initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align people strategies, strengthen workforce planning, and foster a high-performance, engaged workforce across local and global teams. The role reports to a supportive leader Head of People Services - AMET & ANZ Service Operations who believes in growing talent from within.

Principle Accountabilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a Human Capital strategy aligned with business objectives to strengthen performance and organisational capability.

• Policy & Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal policies (e.g. OHSE, Working Rules) and employment legislation; maintain and update HR policies and systems.

• Talent & Development: Lead recruitment, succession planning, and capability development; promote continuous learning through targeted, cost-effective training initiatives.

• Performance & Engagement: Manage performance systems and coach leaders to drive results; implement engagement and internal communication strategies to reinforce culture.

• Employee Relations & Change: Provide expert advice on employment and disciplinary matters; support change initiatives and maintain effective relationships with public bodies.

• Compensation & Benefits: Oversee fair and sustainable remuneration, including salary reviews and union negotiations in line with organisational policies.

Skills and Experience Required

• Qualified in People & Culture or related field, with extensive experience across HR disciplines including employment law, compensation, performance, and union relations.

• Proven leadership in developing teams, closing capability gaps, and delivering culturally aligned learning programs.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging internal and external partners, including government bodies.

• Fluent in Lao and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HR systems.

• Knowledge of OH&S practices and management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 45001.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.