HR Assistant

About the Role

The HR Assistant plays a key role in delivering consistent, compliant, and efficient HR processes across the organization. This position provides operational HR support and serves as an important interface between HR Business Partners, Shared Services, employees, and external partners.

The role ensures high-quality execution of core HR and administrative activities, supporting the full employee lifecycle while maintaining compliance with internal policies and local regulations.

About the Company 

At NOV, we deliver safe, high-quality, technology-driven equipment, services, and support that are essential to the global energy industry. Our mission is simple: we power the industry that powers the world. 

At NOV’s business unit Subsea Production Systems (SPS) we empower the energy sector with passion, expertise, and forward-thinking solutions. We develop reliable and efficient subsea energy production products that enhance our customers’ energy portfolios. With strong roots in the offshore oil and gas industry, we are also at the forefront of future technologies such as water treatment, ammonia storage, carbon injection, and wind energy—helping to reduce CO₂ emissions and drive the energy transition. 

SPS is headquartered in Brøndby, Denmark, with production sites in Kalundborg (DK), Porto do Acu (Br), Glenrothes (UK) and offices in Stavanger and Oslo (No), Rio de Janeiro ( Br), and Houston (US).  Globally, our team includes around 1,500 dedicated professionals, contributing to NOV’s workforce of approximately 34,000 employees. 

What We Offer

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Exposure to diverse and challenging HR activities
• A purpose-driven organization committed to operational excellence and sustainability
• A supportive culture that values learning, innovation, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support onboarding and introduction days for new employees
• Maintain HR Sites, Employee Handbook and process content
• Provide operational support within employment law and employee relations
• Support payroll by assisting with employee communication and clarification of payroll-related matters
• Coordinate immigration-related matters in cooperation with Vendor
• Act as the operational link between Shared Services and HR Business Partners
• Prepare and follow up on stakeholder reports

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant experience in either an HR function or relevant education within HR
• Relevant knowledge of the intricacy of HR in a matrix multi-national organization
• Solid understanding of HR administration and HR processes
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of employment law and labor regulations
• Experience working with HR systems and digital HR platforms
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
• Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Fluency in English

Soft Skills

You are structured and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and quality in your work while managing multiple priorities effectively. With a service-minded and approachable style, you build strong working relationships and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels. You act with integrity and discretion when handling confidential information and approach tasks with a proactive, solution-focused mindset. Thriving in a dynamic environment, you remain adaptable and collaborative while maintaining professionalism and high standards.

Why Join Us? 

Join a collaborative HR team where you can build your skills, gain hands on experience, and grow your career in Human Resources.

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where growth, innovative thinking and continuous improvement are core to how we operate. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally through diverse and challenging assignments, supported by experienced colleagues and a culture that values learning and development. 

Joining NOV means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization that is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term career progression. 

With us at NOV Subsea Production Systems you’ll have an important role in delivering reliable and efficient subsea solutions, meeting today’s energy demands and shaping a  more sustainable future.  

Join us in going beyond to shape the future of energy. Because energy matters.