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.
Primary 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
Minimum 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
Preferred Requirements
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)
Work Arrangement & Travel
Hybrid - 3 days per week in-office
Up to 30% domestic and international travel for site visits and leadership meetings
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $220,000 - $270,000.In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.