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Norsk Hydro · 10 hours ago

Head of Talent Acquisition, GBS North America

Norsk Hydro is a global purpose-driven organization, and they are seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition for North America. In this senior leadership role, you will shape the Talent Acquisition strategy, lead a geographically dispersed team, and ensure high-quality recruitment aligned with business needs.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Set and execute the North America Talent Acquisition strategy aligned to business priorities and workforce plans
Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on talent needs, labor market trends, and hiring decisions
Own end-to-end recruitment delivery for approximately 2,500 hires annually, ensuring a consistent, high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience
Lead key talent priorities including early careers, university relations, technical and engineering recruitment, and employer branding
Grow adoption and impact of GBS Talent Acquisition services through standardization, insight, and measurable results
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing TA team, building capability in sourcing, assessment quality, stakeholder management, and analytics
Personally support executive and business-critical hiring when needed

Qualification

Talent Acquisition strategyStakeholder managementLeadership experienceData-driven decision-makingHigh-volume hiringModern TA technologiesHR degreeBusiness degreeCoachingDevelopmentInfluencing skillsExperience in manufacturingExperience in shared services

Required

A bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field
8–12 years of Talent Acquisition experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
Experience leading recruitment in a manufacturing, industrial, or technically complex environment
Proven success managing distributed teams and high-volume hiring
A data-driven approach to decision-making and continuous improvement
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
Experience working within a shared services or GBS model
Familiarity with modern TA technologies (ATS, CRM, analytics, AI-enabled tools)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Mental wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional company contributions
Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, accident, identity protection, and pet insurance

Company

Norsk Hydro

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Norsk Hydro is an aluminium and renewable energy company that turns natural resources into valuable products.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5B
Key Investors
Enova
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2025-06-10Post Ipo Debt· $569.8M
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $514.43M

Leadership Team

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Eivind Kallevik
Chief Executive Officer
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Kathrine Fog
SVP Energy Strategy & Policy
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