Workforce Strategy Specialist

Company: National Oilwell Varco
Location: Houston
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

The Workforce Strategy Specialist will lead the development and implementation of consistent job titles, descriptions, and progression paths in collaboration with HR, Operations, and site leadership. This individual will work closely with teams across all Fiber Glass System sites, helping build a more transparent and scalable structure that supports employee growth and organizational alignment. This role plays a critical part in enabling career growth, increasing retention, and aligning talent development with operational needs.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR, Operations leaders, and site management to gather current job descriptions, role expectations, and progression metrics across FGS locations.
• Develop and implement a standardized structure for job titles and descriptions, ensuring alignment across facilities and pay grid.
• Create and maintain a centralized database or repository for job documentation.
• Design clear progression criteria for each job name, including skill requirements, experience thresholds, and competency milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop standardized metrics for evaluating employee readiness for progression.
• Develop a competency evaluation framework tied to training and performance expectations.
• Lead training sessions for site leadership on the new job structure and progression metric program.
• Manage project timelines and cross-site collaboration efforts to ensure timely rollouts.
• Facilitate working sessions and resolve discrepancies across locations to align stakeholders.
• Supports change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of the new system across the business.
• Provide regular updates on project milestones and gather feedback to inform ongoing adjustments.
• Evaluate opportunities to integrate the framework into training and development systems for long-term sustainability.
• Continuous Improvement:Identify opportunities to refine job frameworks and progression models based on business feedback and evolving operational needs.
• Remain flexible to support related organizational development or training initiatives as needed.
• Occasional travel less than 10% to FGS facilitiesEducation & Experience Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of proven experience leading cross-functional projects related to job architecture, training, or organizational design-ideally in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both frontline teams and senior leadership.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with performance management or training systems is a plus.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Experience driving changes across multiple business units or facilities.Job Requirements:
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.
    • Factory environment includes exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
    • Experience with document management systems or HRIS platforms.
    • Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
    • Familiarity with competency models or career frameworks is a plus.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Learn more about us at ourFiber Glass Systems WebpageFor more specifics about our competitive benefits please visithttps://usbenefits.nov.com/
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