VP, Human Resources, Market Area North and Central America

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life. Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources. Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration. This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible. **Job posting end date:** 11/20/2026 Introduction We are looking for a VP, Human Resources, Market Area North and Central America to join our Market Area North and Central America Leadership Team. In this role, you will lead the regional HR organization and drive the people agenda across North and Central America, enabling business success and shaping Metso's future workforce through leadership, talent, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee experience. You will report to the President, Market Area North and Central America, with a functional reporting line to the Chief People Officer. This role is based in Montreal, Canada. Team you will belong to You will lead the North and Central America Region HR organization, focused on implementing people strategies and delivering HR services and expertise across Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Panama. Our team plays a key role in supporting employee experience, business growth, and compliance, with a shared focus on enabling business success through people. We collaborate closely with business leaders, country management teams, and global HR colleagues. You will be a member of both the Market Area North and Central America Leadership Team and the Global HR Leadership Team. What you'll do Lead the Region HR organization, accountable for HR operations, service delivery, and compliance for all 2,300+ Metso employees across Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Panama. Act as the senior HR partner to the Market Area President and Leadership Team, driving business performance through people, leadership, talent, and organizational effectiveness. Drive strategic workforce planning, talent management and recruitment, succession, capability development, and leadership development to meet business needs. Ensure consistent implementation of global HR strategies, policies, processes, and programs across the region. Lead employee and labor relations, compliance, HR governance, and regional HR service delivery. Champion our customer-centric growth culture and encourage the regional HR team to collaborate as business partners with