Bilingual (Mandarin) HR Director - Vacaville, CA

LHH is teaming up with a dynamic organization in Vacaville, CA in search of a Head of Human Resources to support strategic people operations and organizational development initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for its innovation and design excellence. The organization is committed to fostering a strong company culture and aligning HR practices with business goals. The role offers the chance to work closely with executive leadership and influence key decisions that shape the employee experience and organizational structure.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR professional with a strong generalist background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for people-first leadership. They should be comfortable navigating fast-paced environments, managing complex projects, and partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic outcomes. Fluency in Mandarin is required to support cross-functional collaboration and communication across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic HR business partner to executive leadership.

• Lead employee relations efforts across multiple sites.

• Oversee recruiting consultants and support the hiring process.

• Design and refine organizational structure and culture.

• Develop and manage incentive systems aligned with business goals.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.

• Own and manage the HRIS system and related processes.

• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes.

• Drive HR special projects including training, performance management, and succession planning.

Qualifications:

• 5–7 years of HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (required).

• Strong knowledge of California employment law and compliance (required).

• Experience with HRIS systems and project management (required).

• Experience working with Director/VP/SVP-level stakeholders (preferred).

• Background in manufacturing or aerospace (preferred).

• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments (preferred).

• PHR or SPHR certification (a plus).

• Bilingual in Mandarin and English (required).

Job Type: Temp to hire, open to direct hire only candidates as well

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid in Vacaville, CA

Hours: Full-time

Pay Rate: $125,000 - $140,000/year, depending on experience

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity – please apply today! If you are curious what else is available, please review the LHH website!

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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