Vice President Human Resources

Gateway Recruiting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Recruiting is seeking an experienced HR leader to shape an organization for the future. You will lead an enterprise HR function, partnering with executives to recruit, develop and retain a high-performing workforce. Reporting to the CEO, this role is primarily onsite and spans US, China and international operations.

You will guide compensation, benefits and HR systems, ensuring policy consistency, labor-law compliance and data-driven decision making across a global footprint.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in HR, with minimum 2 years in a technology company
• Minimum 3 years leading HR in a large, complex organization
• Strong knowledge of US and state employment laws; international understanding preferred
• Experience in finance/business roles is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR functions worldwide, including talent acquisition, onboarding, development, performance, compensation and benefits
• Direct compensation processes and approvals; partner with site HR leaders
• Lead HR programs across US, China and other sites, ensuring legal compliance
• Develop and implement short and long-term HR strategies aligned with company goals
• Provide expert counsel to senior leadership and report to the CEO

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

An experienced HR leader who enjoys a fast-paced environment and shaping an organization for the future can have a real impact on this rapidly growing company. Lead an experienced HR organization, managing programs and processes designed to recruit, hire, develop and retain a talented, motivated and productive workforce. Partner with company leaders in operations, business unit and functional areas on personnel related strategy and programs. Reporting to the CEO, this person will work primarily onsite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Human Resources functions worldwide, including programs, systems and processes for talent acquisition, employee onboarding and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, organizational strategy and implementation of changes, employee relations, HR systems, and compliance.
• Directly manage key compensation processes, decisions and obtaining approvals.
• Manage and collaborate with HR teams located in the US (Pacific Northwest and Colorado sites) and China, developing and building on corporate level HR programs, policies and practices, considering local labor laws and existing practices.
• For smaller international sites, meet with the leaders on a regular basis to discuss personnel related topics.
• Develop productive and influential relationships with the leaders of the company.
• Learn about the organization and business to inform your advice or coaching of leaders in support of company strategy and objectives.
• Develop and implement short and long-term HR strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Coordinate as needed with other functional teams and leaders.
• Manage public company and corporate HR requirements including participating in Proxy drafting and review, providing fiduciary oversight for 401(k) and benefits, and managing other HR-related legal and compliance obligations.
• Prepare materials and analysis for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors; work with Legal to manage required approvals.
• Ensure consistent application of HR processes and policies, compliance with labor laws, and adherence to reporting requirements.
• Provide expert counsel to senior leadership.
• Identify and track key HR metrics to communicate trends and help solve issues that affect the organization, such as productivity, engagement and retention.
• Partner with senior leaders to build leadership capability and ensure a strong pipeline for future growth.
• Oversee HR systems, such as applicant tracking system and HRIS (partnering with payroll), ensuring data integrity, maintenance of employment records and efficiency.
• Select vendors and manage vendor relationships.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of HR training; draft/review corporate or site level communications to employees.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the HR team, continuing to strengthen the organization through development and mentoring.
• Support corporate initiatives.
• Periodically visit sites in Vancouver, Washington, Hillsboro, Oregon and Longmont, Colorado.
• Occasional other travel depending on business activities.

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, major in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
• Current HR certification is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in HR, with minimum 2 years of experience in a technology company, preferably high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience in finance / business roles is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading human resources in a large, complex organization is required; experience in a public company leadership role is preferred.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with executives, senior management, and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to cover a wide range of HR responsibilities and activities, from day-to-day HR to strategies.
• Proactive and responsive, anticipating and providing solutions to business needs, managing priorities to meet commitments.
• Strong knowledge of US and state employment laws and HR practices required, international employment law understanding preferred.
• Proven attention to detail required.
• Effective project management and facilitation and organizational skills.
• Proven effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems, Application Tracking Systems, and HR metrics or dashboards.
• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality