Project HR Specialist - Part Time in London

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While the Bechtel Projects you support may change over time, you will initially be supporting the Urenco Project, which is the expansion of an existing process facility located on a nuclear site in Capenhurst, Cheshire (UK) to increase the deconversion of waste from the Uranium fuel enrichment process. The facility is being expanded in response to changing market dynamics and will provide a major component of the UK's nuclear energy security strategy. It is an exciting time in the nuclear market as the global demand for fuels is growing year-on-year as more countries adopt carbon-free power generation. The project scope included the planning of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), design optioneering, production of a concept design and is transitioning into the delivery of FEED and construction of enabling works. There is the potential for a follow-on EPCM contract to be awarded.

Job Summary: The HR Specialist provides project HR support across assigned project(s), partnering with the Project Manager and key project stakeholders as well as the HR Business Partner to deliver consistent, compliant HR services. The role requires comfort working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and building strong relationships with client and partner teams.

Part Time - 16hrs per week: The role is offered initially for 2 days per week with the potential to increase this over time, if preferred. The work location is at our client office in Birchwood Park, Warrington. Due to the security requirements for this role, applications can only be accepted from UK nationals located within the UK, with the ability to obtain security clearance.

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads execution of project HR activities and programs; ensures compliance and alignment with project goals and Bechtel policies.
• Models and instills the culture and organizational values within project.
• Leads staffing processes including onboarding and performance management.
• Ensures project staffing plans are appropriately actioned, including producing reports and analysis and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advises management on HR policies involving salary administration, staffing, training, etc. and ensures compliance with legal documentation.
• Ensures onboarding and offboarding compliance and reporting.
• Oversees training strategy and implementation.
• Counsels project leadership on policy and legal compliance.
• Manages resolution of employee relations cases.
• Ensures alignment with project-specific HR compliance and reporting requirements.
• Maintains a strong awareness of new or pending industry practices or legislative changes; analyses and evaluates the project impact; recommends sound, practical solutions to complex issues.
• Leads project initiatives around employee engagement, collaboration, innovation and diversity and inclusion.
• Designs and delivers project-specific training programmes as required.
• Develops excellent relationships with internal and external customers.

Education and Experience Requirements: Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent, or experience equivalent) and significant relevant experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• A strong understanding of UK employment law.
• An interest in and understanding of best practice and innovation in Human Resources.
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and drug and security screenings.
• Must be a UK national in order to gain access to project locations.

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