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Senior HR Advisor
Framatome Hinkley Point C
About the Role
The Senior HR Advisor is responsible for delivering professional HR support for our Framatome Ltd employees and management based at Hinkley Point C. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and industry best practices. The role partners with site management to support workforce planning, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and wellbeing initiatives while fostering a safe, positive and productive working environment.
What You Will Be Doing
Employee Relations
- Provide expert HR advice to managers on employee relations matters, including complex cases.
- Manage disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, and performance issues.
- Conduct investigations and support formal hearings in line with company policies.
- Promote fair, consistent, and legally compliant people management.
- Maintain positive relationships with employee representatives, trade unions, and the industrial relations team.
- Resolve workplace disputes and ensure employee relations policies remain compliant and up to date.
Resourcing & Onboarding
- Support recruitment for site employees, apprentices, and temporary workers.
- Manage onboarding and induction to ensure compliance before employment starts.
- Monitor workforce requirements and liaise with recruitment agencies and employment partners.
- Support visa processes where required.
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HR Compliance
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and contracts.
- Maintain accurate HR records, Right to Work documentation, training records, and contracts.
- Support internal and external HR audits.
Talent & Performance
- Support performance reviews, probation, development planning, and succession planning.
- Coach managers on effective people management.
- Assist with learning, development, and skills management.
Employee Engagement & Wellbeing
- Promote wellbeing, engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Act as a trusted HR contact for employee concerns.
- Foster a positive workplace culture and support employee retention initiatives.
Health, Safety & Site Compliance
- Promote a strong health and safety culture with site management.
- Ensure HR practices comply with health and safety legislation.
- Participate in site meetings and workforce safety initiatives.
Data, Reporting & Management
- Maintain accurate HR systems, records, and reporting.
- Analyze workforce data and recommend improvements.
- Line manage the onboarding and training team.
What Are We Looking For?
Training
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience (Level 7 desirable)
Experience
- Significant HR advisory experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or a similar operational environment
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Experience managing complex employee relations cases
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR information systems
- Evidence of continued professional development
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Person Specification
Essential
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience (Level 7 desirable)
- Significant HR advisory experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or a similar operational environment
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Experience managing complex employee relations cases
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced site environment
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR information systems
- Full UK driving licence (if travel between sites is required).
Desirable
- Experience working on major construction or infrastructure projects
- Experience supporting unionised environments
- Familiarity with workforce planning and labour forecasting
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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