Vice President, Human Resources

Fortive•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Vice President, Human Resources is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing global people strategies that enable organizational growth and innovation. The role oversees HR policy development, compliance with international employment legislation, talent management across multiple geographies, workforce planning, culture initiatives, employee engagement, and HR systems and processes. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the VP leads global HR teams and partners with business leaders to align talent strategies with business objectives and organizational aspirations. The position develops and implements a global HR strategy aligned with company growth objectives and its SaaS business model; leads talent acquisition and workforce planning; and champions a high-performance, inclusive culture and employee experience. It also leads learning, development, performance management, and leadership capability initiatives, while ensuring compliance and risk management across regions. The VP establishes high standards, operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across HR teams. The role requires 30% travel and emphasizes the Fortive 9 Behaviors, including customer focus, strategic thinking, innovation, inspiring leadership, team building, courage, results, adaptability, and leading with Fortive Business Systems principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
15+ years of relevant experience, with significant tenure in leadership roles.
Proven ability to manage HR operations across multiple geographies and ensure compliance with international labor laws and data privacy regulations.
Demonstrated success developing and executing global people strategies that drive scalability, innovation, and cultural alignment.
Track record of fostering inclusive, high-performance cultures and leading organizational transformation initiatives.
Exceptional ability to build partnerships with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align HR strategies with business objectives.
Deep understanding of business models and financial drivers, and ability to align talent strategies with organizational growth and profitability.
Ability to influence at senior levels and present complex strategies clearly.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with SaaS-specific business and talent challenges.
Knowledge of Fortive global learning frameworks and Fortive Business Systems tools and principles.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive global HR strategy aligned with company growth objectives and the SaaS business model.
Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies for critical roles.
Ensure HR initiatives support scalability, innovation, and global expansion.
Lead global recruitment strategies to attract technology and SaaS talent.
Implement data-driven workforce planning to anticipate future skill needs and maintain organizational agility.
Build employer branding initiatives to position the organization as a destination for high-performing talent.
Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture that reflects company values.
Design and oversee programs to enhance employee engagement, well-being, and retention across global teams.
Promote alignment between leadership behaviors and organizational values.
Supplement Fortive global learning frameworks to upskill employees and prepare future leaders for SaaS-specific challenges.
Ensure performance management systems support continuous feedback and career growth.
Drive leadership development programs to strengthen executive and managerial capabilities for Provation.
Maintain compliance with international labor laws, data privacy regulations, and employment standards across all regions.
Establish governance frameworks and policies to mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks.
Partner with legal counsel on complex employment matters and regulatory changes.
Establish a culture of high standards, rigor, and operational excellence.
Coach, mentor, and manage performance to foster individual growth and accountability aligned with organizational goals.
Recruit, develop, and retain top talent by building capabilities and providing career development pathways and continuous learning opportunities.
Promote engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams.
Drive continuous improvement through experimentation, learning agility, going to Gemba, and using Fortive Business Systems tools.
Travel 30%.