Novaworks
Consulting Services
People. Process. Performance.
Building high-performing cultures where people and business goals align. From culture transformation and leadership development to employee relations and rapid scaling—we help you make the right HR decisions.
About Novaworks
Empowering growth through strategic talent solutions.
Olenka Stepanova is an HR expert with more than two decades guiding manufacturing and engineering organizations through rapid growth, complex labour relations, and organizational transformation. Her work blends MBA-level business acumen with deep empathy for the people who power your operation.
Industries served: Manufacturing, engineering, construction, logistics, and industrial operations across North America.
Services
Develop systems that drive employee engagement.
Stand up critical teams that thrive for the long term.
Build scalable systems that keep growth on track.
Need something unique? Novaworks designs bespoke engagements for sensitive or high-stakes situations.
Clients
“Olenka's responsiveness was unmatched—whether it was a critical hiring need, a retention challenge, or navigating complex people issues, she was always available and solution-oriented.”
“Olenka didn't just fill requisitions; she invested time to understand our business challenges, sales cycles, and team dynamics. Together, we tackled complex problems around talent acquisition and retention. She approached HR as a business enabler, not just a support function.”
“Olenka is an inclusive leader with a focus on skills and attitude and always tried to positively influence every situation she was in.”
“Let me start by saying that Olenka is the best HR senior manager I have worked with. She has proven to be an excellent business partner to finance department. She is a person of integrity and is fair minded. She is always able to provide an unbiased perspective that all stakeholders understand.”
“As Head of Operations for Philips Lighting, The Americas, I worked closely with Olenka and the Country HR Manager on a major transformation of our manufacturing footprint. Olenka can quickly see the bigger business picture which helped focus our HR efforts on the must-do actions while avoiding issues with unions and employees.”
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