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Novanta

New Career Human Resources Generalist

Novanta, Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 01730


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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.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.SummaryAs an integral member of the Human Resources team, the Human Resource Generalist works collaboratively with the broader HR Team and business leaders assisting with the development and deployment of business-driven HR strategies designed to attract, manage, develop, motivate and retain key people while creating a high-performance, sustainable organization capable of achieving the business objectives and action plans. The HR Generalist will be responsible for applying business knowledge and human resources expertise and provide a wide range of HR support and advice. The successful candidate will play a key role in the success of the organization by offering guidance on recruitment, terminations, performance management, employee relations and HR best practices while facilitating a positive relationship between employees and business leaders.Primary ResponsibilitiesProvide first-line HR support to business (benefits, employee leaves, payroll issues, work authorization, etc.)Support recruiting initiatives across the business including partnering with the Talent Acquisition team for end-to-end recruitment activities for all hourly positionsSupport a full suite of HR initiatives across organization (employee engagement, talent assessment and succession planning, employee performance review process, talent development)Work with first-line management to manage and resolve employee relations and performance concernsIdentify ways to improve HR policies and proceduresResponsible for HR system and personnel record maintenance, reporting, and analyticsResponsible for all employee record keeping and HR compliance (personnel files, unemployment filings,Provide high-quality advice and service to management on daily employee relations and performance management issuesComplete special projects to support broader HR and people-related initiativesGeneral TasksMaintain strict compliance with the quality, environmental and occupational health and safety regulations and implementation of the instructions of the quality, environmental management and/or occupational health and safety officer.Implementation of the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist.Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and CompetenciesBachelor's degree in human resource management, Industrial and Labor Relations, a relevant field is required.College Graduate with 0-2 years professional experience working within a human resources functionHighly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple prioritiesExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal across a wide audienceProven ability to deal with conflict and diffuse difficult situationsDemonstrate discretion, able to work with sensitive and confidential materials, and demonstrate good judgmentAbility to understand, interpret, communicate, and align policies and practices to the Novanta Values and Code of EthicsSound judgment and problem-solving skillsCustomer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretionIntermediate to Advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelPrior experience with an HRIS system (i.e. Workday, SuccessFactors, etc.) preferredCandidates must be open to relocation to other Novanta US sites in the future.Travel RequirementsOccasionally for recruiting and some support for smaller locations for special situations.

Physical RequirementsMobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.Ability to use vison to read computer screen and read printed materials.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.Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.