Novanta Inc.
1001 - 5000 employees
Medical • Advanced Industrial • Robotics
Novanta Inc. is a leading technology company that provides mission-critical solutions in the Medical and Advanced Industrial markets. With over 30 years of experience, Novanta partners with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide offering a wide range of products including medical devices, precision motion systems, laser and beam steering technologies, as well as machine vision components. The company is known for its innovation, providing intelligent and reliable solutions in precision motion, laser processing, robotics, and automation technologies. Novanta serves principal markets in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and is a publicly traded company on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol 'NOVT'.
HR Manager – Labor Relations
🕒 October 21, 2025
🗣️🇩🇪 German Required
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Novanta Inc.
1001 - 5000 employees
Medical • Advanced Industrial • Robotics
Novanta Inc. is a leading technology company that provides mission-critical solutions in the Medical and Advanced Industrial markets. With over 30 years of experience, Novanta partners with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide offering a wide range of products including medical devices, precision motion systems, laser and beam steering technologies, as well as machine vision components. The company is known for its innovation, providing intelligent and reliable solutions in precision motion, laser processing, robotics, and automation technologies. Novanta serves principal markets in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and is a publicly traded company on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol 'NOVT'.
📋 Description
• Advise managers and HR colleagues on labor law issues • Collaborate with the works council on co-determination matters, particularly in relation to projects, restructuring, and company agreements • Develop and implement strategies to foster positive labor relations • Support conflict resolution processes • Ensure compliance with labor law regulations and internal policies • Implement global HR projects in accordance with the German Works Constitution Act (BetrVG) • Negotiate and coordinate with works councils as part of international and local HR initiatives • Represent the company in labor law disputes, including coordination with legal counsel and external stakeholders • Draft and review labor law documents (e.g., employment contracts, warnings, terminations) • Conduct training sessions on labor law topics for managers and HR staff • Support labor law and employee relations matters in other European countries in coordination with local HR and legal teams.
🎯 Requirements
• Degree in law, business law, human resources management, or a comparable field • Several years of professional experience in labor law / employee relations • Deep knowledge of German labor law and the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG) • Strong communication and negotiation skills • Structured, solution-oriented way of working • Business-fluent German and English (spoken and written)
🏖️ Benefits
• Regular on-site presence at Novanta locations in Berlin, Ludwigsstadt and Wackersdorf
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