Vice President of People Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Own the company's People function by developing, building, implementing and scaling comprehensive multi-national People strategies that drive business objectives and company culture
• Continue to build out the People infrastructure across the entire suite of People Operations functions, including talent acquisition, org design, performance management & goal setting, compensation, compliance, learning & development, benefits administration, as well as employee relations and engagement
• Lead and develop the People team, fostering a culture of business partnership, collaboration, continuous improvement and measurable impact
• Drive and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs aligned with market standards and company goals
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations in all operating regions, including Malaysia and the United States
• Promote and sustain an inclusive and equitable workplace environment where diverse perspectives are valued
• Act as a true business partner to our Senior Leadership team, driving organizational development, change management, people management and leadership development initiatives

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Minimum of 15 years of experience in core People Operations roles, with hands-on experience designing, building, implementing and scaling structured people programs to drive business outcomes; minimum of 5 years leading teams in management roles with a proven track record of developing & growing team members; Proven success in leading People functions, scaling organizations and coaching managers and leaders in growing, fast paced, California-based start up environments; Experience supporting a mix of exempt and non-exempt employees with proven subject matter expertise in California state, regional and local employment laws and HR best practices; Experience overseeing complex payroll operations; experience with ADP and ADP Celergo is a plus; Willingness to be on-site 5 days a week and flex hours based on the needs of 24x7 operations
• Preferred Qualifications: Proven strategic thinker with strong business acumen, exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated ability to influence at all levels, managing team and cross-functional partnerships effectively; Experience acting as a consultative and collaborative business partner, gaining Leadership buy-in through transparency, socialization and influence; Experience setting up operations and leading People functions in a multinational manufacturing environment; managing diverse, cross-cultural teams; Experience scaling and automating core HR/People operations and systems; Experience with headcount management and goal setting/tracking/assessment; Experience developing training programs for leaders, managers and employees in HR systems, policies, performance management, compensation and goal setting

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan
• Annual Bonus Plan eligible
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Base salary $250,000 to $280,000