Director, HR Enablement – Transformation

Novanta Inc.

. Lead the HR Enablement team and execute strategy across the Americas region .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive HR leadership experience with a focus on organizational effectiveness, talent management, and HR transformation initiatives. Proficient in leveraging workforce analytics and technology adoption to drive strategic HR solutions across multiple business units.

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HR Leadership ExperienceOrganizational Change ManagementWorkforce PlanningHR Technology AdoptionAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Workforce AnalyticsOrganizational EffectivenessTalent ManagementEmployee ExperienceProcess ImprovementChange ManagementHR TransformationDigital HRAutomationAI Solutions

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationCapability BuildingProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

HR EnablementComplianceRisk MitigationContinuous ImprovementEngagement DataRetention TrendsOrganizational Health Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the HR Enablement team and execute strategy across the Americas region
Align HR solutions, programs, and services with business priorities and deliver a consistent employee and manager experience
Partner strategically with business leaders, Talent Partners, Centers of Excellence, and HR Operations
Drive organizational effectiveness, manager capability, process excellence, workforce insights, technology adoption, and HR transformation initiatives
Provide strategic leadership to HR Enablement professionals supporting multiple business units, manufacturing sites, and corporate functions across the Americas
Serve as senior escalation point and subject matter expert on complex people, organizational, and workforce matters
Lead and develop the HR Enablement team and support capability building and career development
Ensure adoption of enterprise-wide HR programs, processes, policies, and tools across locations and business units
Oversee employment compliance matters and partner with Legal and Centers of Excellence on regulatory requirements and risk mitigation
Lead regional HR transformation and continuous improvement initiatives using NGS methodologies, change management, automation, and AI-enabled solutions
Develop and execute regional HR Enablement resource strategies
Use workforce analytics, engagement data, retention trends, organizational health metrics, and business insights to identify opportunities and risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
Experience leading HR teams across multiple sites or business units
Proven success leading organizational change and transformation initiatives
Experience partnering with senior business leaders and executive stakeholders
Strong background in workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee experience
Experience driving adoption of HR technology and process improvement initiatives
Experience building and scaling HR process
Strong technology, digital HR, AI, and automation experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to interpret workforce data and identify trends
Continuous improvement mindset with experience supporting organizational change and transformation initiatives
Ability to travel 30%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace
Disability accommodation available for any part of the employment process