About this role
As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, lead recruitment for assigned senior, specialist and complex Global Functions roles at NOV. Independently translate business needs and talent-market evidence into hiring approaches, advising leaders and HR partners when requirements or options are unclear. Strengthen selection and candidate relationships through sound judgment and approved technology. Contribute to shared quality-of-hire improvement and develop recruitment practice through targeted improvements and peer mentoring.
- Demonstrated independence and sound judgment in ambiguous recruitment situations, with the ability to build an evidence-based recommendation and recognize the limits of your authority.
- Demonstrated success recruiting specialized talent and senior appointments up to Director level, including searches where talent is scarce or stakeholder needs are complex.
- Proven end-to-end recruitment experience, preferably in a corporate setting, with ownership of competing searches and differentiated sourcing and engagement approaches.
- Strong verbal and written communication, with evidence of influencing senior stakeholders, constructively challenging requirements and explaining trade-offs.
- Learning agility and analytical problem-solving, with the ability to adapt hiring approaches as work, skills and market conditions change.
- Strong relationships across business and HR teams, with experience mentoring peers or improving recruitment practice through others.
- Proficiency with enterprise applicant tracking and recruitment systems, strong data discipline and the ability to evaluate approved AI outputs for accuracy, job relevance and fairness concerns.
- Evidence of using market intelligence, recruitment data and structured assessment to improve hiring decisions and outcomes. Ability to calibrate interviewer judgment and distinguish contribution evidence from service satisfaction.
- Fluency in English.