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FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design debug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift:

The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description:

FormFactor is looking for a Director, People Experience Partner Team to operate as an enterprise-level HR leader who sets a compelling, long-range people agenda that advances business strategy. This role partners with senior executives, leads multi-region HR portfolios, and turns strategy into measurable outcomes across talent, organization design, and leader effectiveness - working as a trusted advisor and “One Global HR” way of working.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnering

• Convert enterprise and business strategies into a multi-year global people plan; influence executive leader decisions with clear priorities, tradeoffs, and outcomes.
• Lead portfolio execution across regions, ensuring work sits in the right place/right cost/right capability. Drive “One HR” collaboration with COEs/PXP and regional teams.

Organization Design, Change & Leader Effectiveness

• Architect future-fit org structures (spans/layers/roles) and lead change management as we transform the company for growth.
• Raise leader capability (goals, feedback, coaching, accountability) and ensure transparent calibration and pay-for-performance alignment.

Talent, Succession & Workforce Planning

• Run the talent rhythm (performance reviews, succession pipelines, movement strategies) to build critical capabilities where and when needed.

People Operations & Employee Experience

• Partner with the People Operations COE to simplify end-to-end processes; automate where feasible; balance moments-that-matter with scalable services.

Data & Insights

• Provide prescriptive and predictive analytics on engagement, attrition, succession, and productivity to inform executive decisions.

Inclusion, Values & Culture

• Embed inclusion, values, and refreshed behaviors into talent lifecycle practices and leader routines globally.
• Sets long-term strategic goals and communicates a compelling, aligned vision that advances Company Goals & Key Results; operates above daily activity with an enterprise, future-oriented lens.
• Translates strategy into concrete, cascading goals for teams/regions with the right balance of stretch and achievability; establishes urgency and execution discipline.
• Oversees multiple groups/portfolios and orchestrates cross-functional alignment; monitors KPIs, drives efficiency, and champions First-Time-Right and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates business acumen - aligns talent planning with growth, and ensures the organization is positioned for growth and scale.
• Shows strong executive presence, change management and communication, influencing enterprise decisions and facilitating enterprise-level change.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• 12+ years progressive global HR leadership, with substantial HRBP/PXP scope across regions and proven COE partnership in matrixed environments.
• Depth in org design/change, talent & succession, analytics, and executive advising; track record leading multi-country portfolios.
• Credible executive communicator; models a “One HR” collaboration mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Global travel up to 25% as needed.
• Language: mandarin Chinese would be a plus.

Skills:

Analytics, Collaborative Mindset, Executive Coaching, Executive Influence, Global HR Leadership, Human Resource Practices, Human Resources (HR) Data, Leadership, Succession Planning, Team Management.

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in leadership roles, with a Bachelor’s degree; or 10 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Pay Range:

$183,400.00 - $240,765.00

Pay Range Explained:

This role in Livermore, California pays between $183,400.00 and $240,765.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You’ll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.

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