VP - Human Resources Americas Region

About the position

The Vice President of Human Resources for the Americas Region at MKS Instruments is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the HR function across multiple countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This position involves leading a team of HR professionals, driving HR initiatives that align with business objectives, and providing guidance on various organizational issues. The VP will utilize HR data and analytics to inform decisions and enhance organizational effectiveness while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of experienced HR professionals across the Americas.
• Drive the execution of HR plans and processes that support the business unit's objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance on people and organizational issues including Employee Relations, Talent Management, and Performance Management.
• Evolve and embed talent strategies to enable diversity, inclusion, and engagement.
• Drive initiatives related to organizational design, change management, and culture development.
• Identify and advise on opportunities for organizational development and effectiveness improvements.
• Utilize HR data and analytics to assess trends and measure HR program effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience in high-growth organizations.
• Strong background in both large and small organizations.
• Critical thinking and excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders using relevant analytics.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Experience in managing change and shaping organizational culture.