Vice President, Human Resources (Americas)

About usBased 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.
PositionThe 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 responsibilities1. 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 functionsProvide 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 experienceRequired
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.
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