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 support 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. The VP serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, aligns talent strategies with business objectives, and leads global HR teams. The position develops global people strategy aligned with company growth and its SaaS business model; shapes organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies; and leads global talent acquisition and employer branding. It champions an inclusive, high-performance culture and programs for engagement, well-being, and retention. It also supports learning and leadership development, performance management, and continuous feedback, while maintaining compliance with labor laws, data privacy regulations, and employment standards. The role establishes governance and policies to mitigate risk and partners with legal counsel on complex employment matters and regulatory changes. As a people leader, the VP establishes high standards, rigor, and operational excellence; coaches and develops employees; recruits and retains talent; and promotes engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role applies experimentation, learning agility, Gemba practices, and Fortive Business Systems tools. Travel of 30% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
15 or more years of relevant experience, including 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 support 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 and align HR strategies with business objectives.
Deep understanding of business models and financial drivers, with the ability to align talent strategies with organizational growth and profitability.
Ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex strategies clearly.
Ability to travel 30%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

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.
Use data-driven workforce planning to anticipate skill needs and maintain organizational agility.
Build employer branding initiatives to attract high-performing talent.
Champion an inclusive, high-performance culture that reflects company values.
Design and oversee programs that 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 to strengthen executive and managerial capabilities for Provation.
Maintain compliance with international labor laws, data privacy regulations, and employment standards across 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 growth and accountability aligned with organizational goals.
Recruit, develop, and retain talent by building capabilities and providing career development, learning, and advancement opportunities.
Promote engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams.
Drive continuous improvement through experimentation, learning agility, Gemba practices, and Fortive Business Systems tools.