Vice President, Human Resources (Americas)

Future Electronics; Kirkland; Hybrid; CAD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Electronics in Montreal invites a visionary Vice President, Human Resources (Americas) to lead all HR functions for Canada, the USA, Mexico and LATAM, guiding people strategy and building capability at enterprise scale. You will manage a team of about 20 professionals, partner with the executive team, and drive talent acquisition, learning, rewards, and HRIS initiatives to support business growth.

This role requires a strategic leader who can influence across regions, ensure compliance,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience including senior executive roles.
• Experience leading multiple HR functions across a large, complex organization.
• Ability to influence executive leadership and shape business strategy.
• Experience managing HR across Americas (Canada/USA/Mexico/LATAM).
• Deep understanding of workforce trends, employment law, and enterprise HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Americas people strategy aligned with global priorities and business growth objectives.
• Oversee HR functions: HR business partners, Talent acquisition, Learning & development, Benefits and total rewards, HRIS management.
• Own succession planning and leadership pipeline development; lead enterprise talent reviews.
• Lead transformation initiatives including organizational redesign, scaling, and integration.
• Define and sustain a strong, values-driven culture and enhance employee engagement.
• Ensure full compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

Skills

Executive HR Leadership

Strategic Workforce Planning

People & Culture Strategy

Multinational HR

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Education

MBA or MA in HR or related field

Job description

About us

Based in Montreal, Canada, we are a worldwide leader in electronic components distribution and are recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the industry. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. Our people fuel our mission. Our enthusiasm, focus, and entrepreneurial drive to succeed are what make us a global powerhouse in electronic component distribution.

Position

The Vice President, Human Resources (Americas) is the senior-most HR leader for the region, responsible for setting and executing the people strategy in alignment with global business objectives. This role leads all HR functions, including HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HRIS management systems; all focused on developing significant talent density.

This position is responsible for HR matters in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and LATAM, representing close to 2000 employees.

The role requires a visionary leader who can operate at enterprise scale, influence global decisions, and deliver measurable impact through people strategies, while also being comfortable at the operational level, leading a team of 20 HR professionals.

Key responsibilities

1. Strategic HR leadership

• Define and lead the Americas people strategy aligned with global priorities and business growth objectives
• Serve as a key advisor to the executive team on organizational performance, talent strategy, and workforce planning
• Contribute to enterprise-wide strategy and decision-making as a senior leader

2. Leadership of HR functions

Provide executive oversight and integration of:

• HR business partners: Ensure strategic partnership with business leaders to drive performance and organizational effectiveness
• Talent acquisition: Oversee workforce planning and talent strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent
• Learning & development: Establish long-term leadership and capability development strategies
• Benefits and total rewards: Design and govern competitive, equitable, and compliant rewards programs across the Americas

3. Organizational effectiveness and talent management

• Own succession planning and leadership pipeline development
• Lead enterprise talent reviews and ensure strong bench strength across critical roles to build

a high-performance culture

4. Change leadership and transformation

• Lead transformation initiatives, including organizational redesign, scaling, and integration
• Establish change management frameworks and guide leaders through complex change with clarity, resilience, and alignment

5. Employee experience and culture

• Define and sustain a strong, values-driven culture aligned to business priorities
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall experience

6. Compliance and governance

• Ensure full compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions
• Partner with legal and global HR leadership to ensure governance

Qualifications and experience

Required

• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior executive roles
• Proven experience leading multiple HR functions across a large, complex organization
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and shape business strategy
• Experience managing HR across multiple countries in the Americas
• Deep understanding of workforce trends, employment law, and enterprise HR practices

Preferred

• Experience in a global, matrixed organization
• Track record of leading large-scale transformation or high-growth organizations
• Advanced degree (MBA, MA in HR, or related field)

Key success measures

• Strength and readiness of leadership pipeline and succession plans
• Business performance linked to talent and organizational strategies
• Employee engagement, retention, and cultural alignment
• Success of transformation and change initiatives

Future Electronics is taking a hybrid approach to work. We value collaboration and working together, which our offices facilitate, combined with working remotely.

Future Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.