Arabelle Solutions, part of the EDF Group, is a global leader in nuclear turbine island technologies, providing low carbon power solutions from the world's most powerful operating steam turbine to modular SMR optimised designs. With around 3,300 experts across 16 countries, we support one third of all nuclear power plants worldwide.
Role OverviewHR Partner & Competency Manager - responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive workforce planning framework across our UK civil nuclear site. The role combines workforce analytics, talent management, and HR partnership to ensure the organisation has the right skills, in the right place, at the right time to meet long term objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Lead on time execution of the site staffing plan for both internal and external workforce, coordinating actions with site management, resource manager, and external providers.
- Develop, consolidate and update the site staffing plan; produce inputs for project reporting and KPIs.
- Coordinate external workforce staffing process, monitor agency performance, provide KPI tracking and continuous improvement actions.
- Support permanent recruitment: coordinate with hiring managers and recruiters, assist the offer process, and liaise with Talent Acquisition.
- Support international mobility and induction programmes for staff arriving on site.
- Act as first point of contact on site for HR topics, provide coaching to managers, and participate in UK wide HR routines.
- Develop partnership with site management and managers to deliver tools and support for team development and performance management.
- Lead the Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) project: analyse workforce data, forecast future needs, run gap analyses, design multi year action plans, and coordinate project execution with all stakeholders.
- Support competency management processes, including People Review on site and coaching for managers.
- Ensure ethical, transparent practices and high integrity in all recruitment and workforce planning activities.
- Human Resources related degree or CIPD Level 5 minimum.
- Strong communication skills; ability to build and manage relationships at all levels.
- Experience managing agency staffing (permanent and temporary).
- Proficiency with HR analytics tools and data driven decision making.
- Experience in a cross functional, multi cultural, and international environment.
- Background in resource mobilisation, recruitment, or Human Resources Management.
- Excellent planning and prioritisation skills, able to thrive in time constrained environments.
- Knowledge of the nuclear industry or of a power plant site is an advantage.
- Integrity and adherence to high ethical standards in all actions.
- Fluent in English.
HR & Competency manager in Bridgwater employer: Arabelle Services UK Ltd
As a Stress Engineer at our Rugby facility, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting UK Naval projects, where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront of our work culture. We offer a supportive environment that fosters professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technologies in mechanical engineering. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we celebrate the unique perspectives of our team members, making this an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
