Katia Felix

About Katia Felix

Job SummaryResponsible for the project management of global HR initiatives of varying complexity to ensure pivotal projects and initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality specifications. Act as a liaison between leaders to ensure communication and collaboration. CHRO\'s Chief of staff. Heading HR North America since May 2024. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Chief of staff to CHRO - establishing and managing agendas for meetings and forums at all levels of HR,* Develop and execute the HR strategy aligned with the organization\'s business goals across North America.* Collaborate with global HR and executive leadership to ensure alignment with company-wide initiatives.* Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on talent strategies, workforce planning, and organizational design.* Serve as a senior point of contact for complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.* Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture that aligns with the organization’s values.* Oversee the payroll, compliance, and HR systems functions to ensure operational efficiency.* Drive consistent application of policies and procedures across the region.* Lead benefits programs to remain competitive in the North American market.* Support organizational changes, including mergers, acquisitions, or restructures, through robust change management strategies.* Lead HR communications to keep employees informed and engaged during periods of transition.* Project Management: lead and support critical HR projects and initiatives. Manage some of the cross-functional teams, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met.* Drive projects and initiatives to successful completion in alignment with timelines and budgets* Collaborate with the global HR team and cross-functional stakeholders as needed* When applicable, work with business and technical teams to ensure that projects are implemented successfully* Lead organization and alignment of global project plans* Assist with the design and preparation of reports and presentations containing project updates* Lead planning and logistic coordination* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across North America.* Partner with legal teams to address regulatory changes and mitigate risks.* Lead, mentor, and develop the North American HR team, fostering a high-performance culture.* Work collaboratively with HRBPs and centers of excellence (e.g, Learning and Development, Compensation) to deliver cohesive HR solutions.

Experience

1. Head of Human Resources North America (Sr Director)

   Novocure

   Jan 2026 — Present · Portsmouth, NH, US

Education

• FURB - Universidade de Blumenau

  Economy

  1992 — 1995

• Suffolk University

  Management Certificate, Health and Human Services

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Social Networking
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Market Research
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Human Resources
• Healthcare
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Coaching
• Cold Calling
• Recruiting
• Account Management
• Access
• Microsoft Word
• Data Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Software Documentation
• Administration
• Project Management
• Medical Devices
• Process Improvement
• Event Planning
• Team Building
• Management
• Nonprofits
• Marketing
• Outlook
• Salesforce.com
• Program Management
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Teamwork