Vice President, Human Resources

H.B. Fuller•St. Paul, MN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com. Position Overview The Vice President, Human Resources for H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesives & Solutions (BAS) Global Business Unit is a strategic, enterprise-minded leader who partners closely with the BAS Senior Vice President and leadership team to enable business performance through people and culture. This role shapes and delivers talent strategies that support growth, innovation, and operational excellence across a global footprint. As a key member of the BAS leadership team, the VP, HR plays a critical role in strengthening leadership capability, advancing a high-performing culture, and ensuring the organization is equipped to meet current and future business needs. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, this leader collaborates across HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and regional HR teams to deliver aligned, data-informed solutions that reflect H.B. Fuller’s values and commitment to people, performance, and possibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including support of global business operations
Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with executive-level stakeholders
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into actionable people plans
Experience using data and insights to drive decisions and outcomes
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Global mindset with the ability to lead effectively across cultures and geographies

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
15+ years of progressive HR experience
Depth of expertise in one or more HR disciplines (e.g., compensation, talent management, analytics, employee relations)

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to BAS executive leadership, aligning talent and organizational strategies with business priorities and long-term growth objectives
Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives to support transformation and evolving business needs
Drive enterprise talent strategies including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and retention to build a strong and diverse leadership pipeline
Champion a culture of inclusion, engagement, and accountability that reflects H.B. Fuller’s values and fosters belonging across global teams
Partner with HR COEs to deliver integrated programs across talent acquisition, total rewards, learning and development, and HR technology
Leverage data and insights to inform decision-making, identify trends, and proactively address business challenges
Collaborate with regional HR leaders to ensure consistent, high-quality HR support across BAS operations worldwide
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to HR team members and contribute to broader HR enterprise initiatives