Senior Recruiter - Global (London Office)

At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, founded in 1866. We pioneered the world’s first branded motor oil and continue to innovate in automotive and industrial solutions. As a leading affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future. Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—guide everything we do.

The Senior Global Recruiter is a highly skilled recruiting professional responsible for leading full‑cycle talent acquisition for critical, complex, and high‑impact roles across global business functions. Based in London, this role manages searches spanning North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, ensuring a world‑class candidate and stakeholder experience.

How You Make an Impact

• End‑to‑End Global Talent Acquisition: Lead full‑cycle recruitment for mid‑senior, senior, and specialized roles across global corporate functions (Finance, HR, Legal, IT, Strategy, Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations). Manage multiple, concurrent global requisitions with varying levels of complexity and urgency. Create tailored sourcing strategies for diverse international talent markets, using advanced sourcing tools and techniques. Deliver consistently strong candidate pipelines and ensure high‑quality hiring decisions.
• Stakeholder & Business Partnership: Act as the primary recruiting advisor to senior leaders and hiring managers across regions. Provide market intelligence, talent insights, and recommendations to shape job design, hiring strategies, and workforce planning. Guide stakeholders through best‑in‑class recruiting practices, ensuring alignment with global TA standards.
• Candidate Experience: Create a highly engaging and equitable experience for all candidates, demonstrating professionalism, transparency, and strong communication. Ensure efficient, timely processes and provide coaching and feedback to hiring managers to enhance candidate flow and experience.
• Strategic Sourcing & Talent Pipelines: Develop and maintain global talent pools for high‑demand capabilities and hard‑to‑fill roles. Use data, analytics, and market research to identify sourcing channels and talent hotspots. Build proactive pipelines ahead of forecasted hiring needs to reduce time‑to‑fill and strengthen organizational agility.
• Process Excellence & Compliance: Ensure accurate, timely updates and data integrity within ATS and recruitment systems. Adhere to compliance requirements across all countries, including equal employment, privacy laws, and internal policies. Contribute to process improvements, technology adoption, and global TA initiatives that elevate organizational capability.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Employer Branding, HR Business Partners, Compensation, Mobility, and TA Operations to ensure seamless recruitment outcomes. Support global recruiting projects and transformation initiatives, contributing expertise and best practices. Mentor junior recruiters or recruiting specialists as needed, acting as a subject‑matter expert.

What You Bring to the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–7+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, including international or multi‑region scope.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for senior professional and leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of global labor markets, sourcing trends, and competitive talent landscapes.
• Advanced sourcing skills, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and talent intelligence platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and consult at all levels.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and project management capability.
• Experience with ATS platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, SmartRecruiters, Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS) and recruitment analytics.
• The ability to speak Dutch is strongly preferred.

Competencies Desired

• Professional expertise: Demonstrates deep recruiting and sourcing mastery across multiple global markets.
• Consultative influence: Provides credible, data‑backed recommendations to leaders and hiring managers.
• Market insight: Uses global talent intelligence to inform hiring strategies and decisions.
• Collaboration: Partners effectively across HR, business teams, and regions.
• Agility & problem‑solving: Navigates ambiguity, shifting priorities, and diverse cultural environments.
• Candidate & customer focus: Ensures high‑quality experiences and professional service delivery.

Working Conditions & Travel

Office‑based in London HQ (hybrid on‑site). Travel required up to 10%.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com.

Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.