HR Director - Europe

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HR Director - Europe

Location: Stockport (UK), Brno (Czech Republic), or Berlin (Germany)

Hybrid Working

Regional responsibility for Europe: UK, Germany, Czech Republic and Barcelona) > 1500 FTE employees

Shape the future of HR across Europe.
We are looking for a strategic HR leader to drive consistency, scalability, and innovation in how we support our people and managers. As HR Director, Europe you will lead a regional team, partner with business leaders, and ensure compliance across multiple countries—all while advancing our One Novanta culture.

What you will do:

• Lead and develop a high-performing HR Enablement team across the region.
• Coach managers on engagement, performance, workforce planning, and organizational design.
• Ensure consistent adoption of HR programs, processes, and tools.
• Drive process improvement and automation, leveraging AI to scale HR delivery.
• Partner on workforce planning, M&A activities, and change initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with labour laws across all countries in scope.

What we’re looking for:

• Significant HR experience with progressive responsibility; experience in mid-to-large organizations.
• Proven leadership of teams (preferably leaders of teams).
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, technology, and labour law.
• Track record of delivering efficiencies through automation and AI.
• Skilled in change management, organizational design, and workforce analytics.
• Collaborative, influential, and agile mindset.

Why join us? You will have the opportunity to shape HR strategy across EMEA, lead impactful projects, and work in a global environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and help us build a scalable, future-ready HR function.

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.

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