Senior HR Generalist

<p><b>Build a career powered by innovations that matter!</b>  At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.  We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.</p><p></p><p>Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.  Looking for a great place to work?  You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment.  Come explore Novanta.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Company Overview</b></p><p></p><p>Build a career powered by innovations that matter.  At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.  We serve as a trusted technology partner to medical and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide, engineering components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.</p><p></p><p>Novanta is a global organization with offices located throughout EMEA, The Americas and Asia Pacific.  Novanta is a publicly traded company on NASDAQ under symbol NOVT.</p><p>Business Unit Overview</p><p></p><p><b>Job Summary</b></p><p></p><p><span>This job is responsible for coordinating the effective execution of tactical human resources objectives and goals, including annual cycle process and special programs and projects. This role will consult with local managers and supervisors on people processes and procedures, provide guidance on employee relations matters and work to ensure standards for human resources service delivery. Depending on site, may also serve as an administrator for HRIS point of service data integrity.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Primary Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Fully deploy and execute human resources cycle processes and special programs for the assigned business(es) and/or location(s), providing guidance for local managers and supervisors</li><li>Serves as a local subject matter expert on Novanta annual cycle processes to insure effective deployment and achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Providing guidance and coaching to local managers and supervisors.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate information and data flow into HRIS system to drive SOX and functional compliance and overall HR data integrity</li><li>Effectively coordinates and executes human resources processes and programs to ensure human resources service delivery standards to employees are met. Processes may include, onboarding, handling employee inquires, organization announcements, preparing employee documents (offer letters, employment contracts, etc.), facilitating employee exits, providing recruiting support, time recording, training administration, etc.  </li><li>Serves as a respected member of local HR team providing guidance and direction on human resources matters to employees and supervisors.</li><li><span>Identifies ways to improve HR policies and procedures. </span></li><li>Ensures that tasks and assignments are completed while maintaining a high level of quality and service for internal customers. </li><li>Acts as a welcoming ambassador for employee relations by staying informed of labor laws, company policies, procedures and having the ability to answer questions for employees.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>General tasks</b></p><ul><li>Strict compliance with the quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations.</li><li>Implementation of the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies</b></p><ul><li>At least 3 years of human resource management experience, SHRM-CP is a plus.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate.</li><li>Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>User knowledge and adaptability to AI tools.</li><li>Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li><p>Extra week of vacation (25 days/year)</p></li><li><p>5 sick days per calendar year</p></li><li><p>1 day of paid time off for charitable activities/year</p></li><li><p>Flexi Pass vouchers with a nominal value of 1000 CZK/month</p></li><li><p>Contribution to supplementary pension insurance 1000 CZK/month (after the probationary period)</p></li><li><p>Flexible working hours (core 10 – 15:00)</p></li><li><p>Every year, wages are reassessed from 1 April</p></li><li><p>Meal vouchers in the form of a flat rate – monetary value (123,90 CZK/day)</p></li><li><p>Monetary allowance for working from home (max. 2 days/week)</p></li><li><p>MultiSport for only 300 CZK/month</p></li><li><p>Bonuses for recommending a new employee up to CZK 110,000</p></li><li><p>Free refreshments at the workplace (juice, hot drinks – coffee, tea; healthy snacks and fruit/vegetables 2 times a week)</p></li><li><p>Training, language courses, career advancement</p></li><li><p>Dog-friendly office, Family-friendly environment</p></li><li><p>Corporate events – Summer Party, Christmas Party, Family Day, SportDay, Board Game Afternoon, Meet &amp; Greet and more</p></li><li><p>Free parking for employees and shower at the workplace for athletes</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>#LI-JM1</p><p>#LI-Hybrid</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.</p><p></p><p>Please call &#43;1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.</p>