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Novanta Inc. · 3 weeks ago

VP Human Resources, Robotics & Automation

Apex, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $352K/yr

10+ years exp

Novanta Inc. is a company focused on innovations that transform healthcare and advanced manufacturing. The Vice President of Human Resources will lead the Robotics and Automation Business Unit’s people strategy, driving business outcomes through talent management and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic workforce plans that anticipate future skills demand

Partner with business leaders to align talent pipelines, leadership development, and succession planning with evolving business needs

Use workforce analytics and industry benchmarks to inform organizational decisions and talent mobility strategies

Lead talent acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies, with a focus on building a diverse and high-performing workforce

Drive organizational design and change management initiatives to enhance performance and align the workforce with strategic business shifts

Provide coaching and consulting to business leaders on effective performance management and talent development interventions

Leverage people analytics, dashboards, and predictive insights to inform decisions on structure, compensation, performance, and retention

Act as a strategic advisor to senior executives, translating business strategy into scalable HR solutions

Support business unit leaders with workforce intelligence and operational insights that inform planning, budgeting, and transformation initiatives

Play an active role working with the HR Leadership Team to transform how the function adds value to people, culture and business results

Leverage HR technology and systems to improve efficiency and data analytics capabilities

Ensure HR solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned with business priorities

Foster a culture of innovation with AI and data-driven decision-making across the HR function

Qualification

Strategic workforce planningHR technology implementationAIData analyticsTalent managementOrganizational changeBusiness acumenCoachingConsultingDiversityInclusion

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

10+ years of progressive HR experience supporting a manufacturing commercial division

Experience with strategic workforce planning and HR technology implementation

Proven experience in leveraging AI, automation, and data analytics to drive HR transformation

Strong business acumen and ability to influence at all levels in a matrixed environment

Demonstrated success in leading organizational change, talent management, and succession planning initiatives

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

Company

Novanta Inc.

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Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage.

Founded in 1968

Bedford, Massachusetts, US

1001-5000 employees