Novanta Inc. · 17 hours ago
Director of Global Benefits and Mobility
Bedford, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$171K/yr - $258K/yr
10+ years expNovanta Inc. is a company focused on innovations that transform healthcare and advanced manufacturing. The Director of Global Benefits and Mobility is responsible for the strategic design and delivery of global benefits programs, ensuring they align with the company's business objectives and support a skilled workforce across multiple geographies.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a global benefits strategy aligned with business objectives, workforce needs, and the company’s long‑term growth plans
Design and oversee health and welfare, retirement, time off, wellness, and ancillary benefit programs across regions, balancing global consistency with local market competitiveness
Evaluate emerging benefit trends relevant to a technical, manufacturing‑oriented workforce, including mental health, wellbeing, family support, and financial wellness programs
Lead the design, governance, and delivery of global mobility programs that support the company’s talent strategy, including international assignments, immigration, relocations, transfers, and cross‑border arrangements
Develop mobility policies that balance business needs, employee experience, and market competitiveness while ensuring compliance with global tax, immigration, social security, and labor requirements
Oversee end‑to‑end mobility operations including vendor management, employee counseling, relocation support, and assignment lifecycle management—to ensure a seamless mobility experience
Establish global governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure consistency, scalability, and risk mitigation across regions
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across all countries of operation, partnering with Legal, outside counsel, and regional HR leaders
Oversee global benefits harmonization efforts connected to acquisitions, integrations, and organizational changes
Own the global benefits budget, including forecasting, cost modeling, and long‑range planning
Drive cost‑management strategies while maintaining competitive offerings and strong employee experience
Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, renewals, and performance management for brokers, consultants, insurers, and third‑party administrators
Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of Total Rewards, HR leadership, and senior business stakeholders on benefits strategy and implications
Collaborate closely with regional HR teams to support local implementation and change management
Lead Investment Committee, working with broker to ensure compliance with Company’s fiduciary responsibilities
Partner with internal communications and HR teams to design clear, effective communications that drive employee understanding and engagement
Leverage data, employee feedback, and benchmarking to continuously improve program effectiveness and satisfaction
Use data and analytics to assess utilization, cost drivers, and program outcomes
Develop dashboards and reporting for executive leadership to support informed decision‑making
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology, automation, and process optimization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive global benefits experience within multinational organizations; experience in manufacturing, medical technology/life science, or industrial/engineering environments strongly preferred
Demonstrated success leading benefits strategy in organizations with a geographically distributed and diverse workforce
Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits programs with proven experience supporting benefits outside the U.S
Deep understanding of benefits compliance, mobility, governance, and vendor management
Preferred
Strategic leader with a practical, execution‑oriented mindset
Strong financial acumen with experience managing large, complex budgets
Influential communicator capable of engaging senior leaders and cross‑functional partners
Experience supporting M&A activity, integrations, or global expansion initiatives
Comfort operating in a growth‑oriented environment
Benefits
Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better
Company
Novanta Inc.
Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Chang
VP, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Mecca Jackson
Talent Acquisition Partner
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