As a key team member supporting the Novanta Senior Leadership Team, this role provides human resources leadership and daily support across the Corporate and Shared Services global teams. The HR Senior Manager position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management within the corporate function organizations. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively between the business management and the HR Functional organization, theHR Senior Manager seeks to develop integrated solutions. The position develops partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HR Senior Manager maintains an effective level of business literacy about the organizations financial position, its long-term plans and its culture and competition.

• Working with C Suite Executives and Executive Functional leaders to align and deliver the global HR strategy.
• Leading annual HR business process calendar for Talent Assessment, Performance Management, Engagement Survey and Annual Compensation process for Corporate and Shared Service teams.
• Ensuring legal compliance and best practices by developing and implementing HR policies and managing employee relations.
• Designing organizational structure and recommending necessary HR programs and initiatives to support Novanta business objectives.
• Creating and maintaining a positive employee experience by overseeing employee engagement, satisfaction, and wellness initiatives.
• Coaching business leaders on human resource management policies, processes and systems.

• Be able to develop and implement effective HR strategies that align with business objectives.
• Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and have excellent business acumen.
• Be a strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and executive coaching skills.
• Have a deep understanding of employment laws and regulations.