Senior Talent Acquisition Strategist

2 weeks ago


New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States Novanta Full time

Elevate your career with impactful innovations At Novanta, we drive technological advancements that are reshaping healthcare and advanced manufacturing—boosting efficiency, enhancing lives, and redefining possibilities. We engineer components and sub-systems for our global clientele, delivering exceptional precision and performance across a spectrum of critical applications—from minimally invasive surgical procedures to robotics and 3D metal printing.

Novanta operates as a unified global team with over 26 offices across The Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. If you seek a rewarding workplace, look no further. Our culture promotes teamwork, collaboration, and empowerment. Join us in exploring the opportunities at Novanta.

This role is integral to Novanta's Corporate and Shared Services global teams. These teams are pivotal in executing the company's strategic objectives and operational functions. Corporate and Shared Services encompass essential business functions such as Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Development, and Corporate Marketing. Our teams collaborate closely with all Novanta business units to support operational initiatives that contribute to the organization's financial success.

Position Overview

In this role, you will oversee the complete recruitment process for various positions, including G&A (Corporate and Shared Services), Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, Product Management, and Manufacturing operations across multiple Novanta divisions. You will identify candidates through diverse channels, coordinate interview and selection processes, educate hiring managers on recruitment best practices, and ensure an outstanding candidate experience. You will devise long-term recruitment strategies and cultivate strong relationships with hiring managers and Novanta leaders, creating robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a Senior Talent Advisor to various business segments within Novanta. Collaborate with the broader HR team and hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle, developing effective and scalable recruitment strategies that align with Novanta's ongoing success. Leverage talent insights (landscape and mapping information) to formulate strong recruitment strategies. Attract and recruit qualified candidates through the complete cycle recruiting process for multiple locations and regions. Identify potential candidates through online platforms (e.g., social media and professional networks) and promote Novanta as a premier employer. Evaluate candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System, ensuring timely provision of qualified resumes to hiring teams. Lead employer branding initiatives as part of Novanta's overall strategy. Develop meaningful hiring metrics and continuously enhance your results. Manage various global talent acquisition projects. Provide mentorship and coaching to team members as necessary.

General Duties

Ensure compliance with quality, occupational safety, and environmental regulations. Follow the directives of the quality/environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist.

Required Qualifications, Education, Skills, and Competencies

Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or a technical field. Over 10 years of direct HR recruiting experience, with at least 5 years in-house, corporate experience. International recruiting experience (UK, Germany, Spain, and/or Czech Republic) is highly desirable. Proven experience in filling both technical and non-technical positions across various organizational levels. Expert sourcing abilities and the capability to build solid pipelines for future growth. Significant experience in developing diverse candidate pipelines for underrepresented groups in the market. Proficient in using market data to influence recruiting strategies with hiring managers. Experience in talent attraction, employer branding, and strong networking skills. Familiarity with metrics-driven results and a commitment to continuous improvement. Strong proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday preferred), LinkedIn Recruiter, MS Office, and HRIS systems. Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, effectively solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities without compromising quality.

Travel Requirements

20-25%

Physical Requirements

Mobility to work in a standard office environment and utilize standard office equipment, including a computer. Ability to use vision to read computer screens and printed materials.

Novanta is committed to being 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 reach out if you require a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.



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