Human Resources Generalist

You will be the first point of contact in the candidate experience. You can expect to interact with various levels of the workforce. This role will require you to use your HR knowledge and business acumen to guide your discussions and decisions, be comfortable challenging convention, and overcoming resistance by being an agent of change. We are looking for a champion who shares our company values of safety, purposeful innovation, and service above all.

On a Typical Day You Will

- Prepare and coach managers on how they can be most effective in their role.

- Support the organization and employees in various stages of the lifecycle.

- Coordinate communication and documentation with internal HR partners during the pre-employment and onboarding processes.

- Work closely with management and employees to positively influence the culture, improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

- Oversee all employee relations cases, ensuring quality and compliance assurance, and as well as mitigation of risks.

- Use professional insight to identify people related opportunities, priorities, and potential risks with managers.

- Interpret company guidelines for supervisors and employees as required.

- Develop, analyze and provide recommendations to management regarding fair and equitable salaries, done through participation and review of regular external and internal equity analysis.

- Lead HR focused projects.

- Take on other HR centric duties as assigned.

- Travel requirement: 10% - 25% (may change with business needs). Travel would be in-country, likely to the Houston area.

We Are Looking for Someone:

- With an approachable presence within a diverse work environment

- Who shows initiative and the ability to work with some direction

- Who is resilient and enthusiastic

- Someone who enjoys overcoming challenges and isn’t bothered by ambiguity

- Who likes to understand the root of a problem by using a healthy mix of data, insights and judgment

- Who handles access to highly confidential information with integrity

- Who is well organized and can multitask in a fast-paced environment

- Who has exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and strong public speaking skills

- Who has strong interpersonal skills; ability to connect well with people in a collaborative manner

- Who has a strong desire to flourish the field of HR

Knowledge Base

- You should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in HR or a HR related field

- Preferably completed advance course work in Human Resources or Business Administration

- Preferably hold a SHRM or PHR certification

- Have intermediate experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Are We a Good fit?

Apply, now! While you wait to hear from us, explore NOV’s website, social networks, and other news sources, and be ready to discuss how we are the right fit for you!

Interested in Learning about NOV Benefits?

Competitive Benefits: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.

- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).

- Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).

- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).

- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).

- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.

- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.