VP, Human Resources

Company:Mattson Technology Inc. a 38-year Silicon Valley company designs manufactures markets and globally supports plasma and rapid thermal processing equipment to fabricate integrated circuits for the global semiconductor industry.

Mattson Technology Inc. offers processing equipment that utilizes innovative technologies to deliver advanced processing capabilities and high productivity for the fabrication of current and next-generation integrated circuits. Our equipment and technologies are used by leading memory and logic analog /power device manufacturers worldwide. Innovations from Mattson Technology in Atomic Surface Engineeringaddress the most critical logic and memory manufacturing challenges.

In May 2016 Mattson Technology was acquired by Beijings E-Town Capital. Our new investors vision is that Mattson Technology with its Silicon Valley DNA will continue to operate as a global market-driven technology provider serving worldwide semiconductor manufacturing July 2025 the company successfully listed in Shanghais STAR Exchange. As the external trade compliance environment evolves Mattson Technology now operates independently from the parent company in product business and operations serving customers outside of China.

Job Summary

The Vice President of Human Resources (VP HR) is responsible for leading the global HR strategy and function to support the organizations business objectives and growth. This executive role drives talent strategy organizational effectiveness culture and HR operations while serving as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team. The VP HR ensures the organization attracts develops and retains top talent while fostering a high-performance inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategy

Define and execute the companys HR strategy aligned with overall business goals

Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on people and organizational matters

Lead organizational design workforce planning and talent strategy at an enterprise level

Drive company culture values and employee engagement initiatives

Talent Management & Development

Oversee leadership development succession planning and high-potential programs

Ensure effective performance management systems and practices

Lead talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets

Develop learning and development programs to build organizational capability

Total Rewards & HR Programs

Oversee compensation benefits and rewards strategies to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity

Ensure HR programs support employee engagement retention and productivity

Drive pay-for-performance and incentive frameworks aligned with business outcomes

Employee Relations & Culture

Ensure a positive inclusive and compliant workplace environment

Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters and risk mitigation

Promote diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives

HR Operations & Compliance

Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations (global federal state)

Oversee HR systems policies and processes to ensure operational excellence

Lead HR analytics and data-driven decision-making

Transformation & Change Management

Lead organizational change initiatives including restructuring growth and transformation

Drive HR digital transformation and process improvement efforts

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and develop a high-performing HR leadership team (HRBPs COEs Shared Services)

Establish best practices and governance across HR functions

Build a strong HR talent pipeline

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field

15 years of progressive HR experience

810 years in senior HR leadership roles

Proven ability to lead HR strategy in a complex multi-functional organization

Preferred:

Masters degree (MBA HR or related field)

Senior HR certification (e.g. SHRM-SCP SPHR)

Experience in relevant industry (e.g. manufacturing technology global enterprise)

Experience supporting global or multi-site organizations

Skills & Competencies

Executive leadership and business acumen

Strategic thinking and organizational design expertise

Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills

Deep knowledge of HR disciplines (talent comp ER L&D HR operations)

Change management and transformation leadership

Data-driven decision-making and workforce analytics

High emotional intelligence and sound judgment

Excellent communication and executive presence