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Arabelle Solutions, part of the EDF Group, is a global leader in nuclear turbine island technologies, providing innovative low-carbon power solutions from the world’s most powerful operating steam turbine to modular SMR-optimized designs, along with generators, pumps, heat exchangers, and controls. Its technologies are used in one-third of nuclear power plants worldwide, supported by a team of 3,300 experts across 16 countries.
Our cultural pillars define how we work together: Team, Expertise, Ownership.
We collaborate fully and value the spirit of teamwork, where every skill is recognized to create innovative and effective solutions. Guided by safety and integrity in all we do, we take ownership of our actions and results.
As part of our UK Civil nuclear site activities, we are looking for a HR Partner & Competency manager to lead and coordinate the recruitment of all our internal and external workforce supporting our sites ramp-up while anticipating future business needs by leading our strategic workforce planning project for site resources. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive workforce planning framework, ensuring the organization has the right skills, in the right place, at the right time to achieve its long-term goals.
This role combines workforce analytics, talent management, and HR partnership to ensure the right skills and capabilities are available to meet future business needs. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking for a growth opportunity on a nuclear site!
The site HR Partner & competency manager is the key point of contact for staffing need on-site. They lead on-time execution of the staffing plan for both internal and external workforce and coordinates actions and operating rhythm with the site management team, the resource manager, the functions and the external providers.
In partnership with the business and HR team, they are responsible for developing and implementing workforce planning strategies that align with the organization’s long-term business objectives by analyzing workforce trends, forecasting future needs, and creating actionable plans to close gaps.
Working closely with the HR Managers, they provide HR expertise and coaching to the site team.
Site staffing ramp-up and support to site team:
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Anticipate and confirm the site internal and external workforce staffing needs with the site management team ensuring quarterly update and refresh to anticipate project execution needs
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Monitor the progress of the site external and internal workforce staffing plan and ensure regular reporting to site management and relevant internal stakeholders. This includes:
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Develop, consolidate and update the site staffing plan
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Produce inputs to project reporting(s) and tools (Weekly & Monthly Reports....)
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Develop KPI's and tracking method where needed
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For external workforce and with the support of the Field Service Resource Manager:
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Coordinate external workforce staffing process with the Resource Manager
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Monitor performance of agencies in the panel providing feedback on delivery and KPI tracking. If needed, develop and support implementation of continuous improvements actions and agency panel development.
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For permanent recruitments:
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Coordinate and support the hiring managers and recruiters for the external recruitment process from posting to candidates’ selection and interviews. Support offer process with the Talent Acquisition and HR team.
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In partnership with the HR team and the International Mobility team, support smooth execution of any international mobility topics on-site.
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Support managers to ensure an appropriate induction program is in place. Act as a buddy for the first days on-site to orient the new joiners.
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Act as a first point of contact on-site for HR-related topic in partnership with the rest of the HR team. Develop partnership with site management and managers providing tools and support on teams’ development and performance management.
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Working closely with the HR Managers in the UK, provide HR expertise and coaching to the site team and managers. Participate to UK HR team routines and participate to specific local HR action (eg. Leading grievance)
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For dedicated groups, support employees and managers as HR Partners throughout employees’ lifecycle.
Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) project:
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Develop and implement SWP project and action plan to support and anticipate current and future sites’ needs (ramp-up, run-down, transfers…)
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Analyze workforce data, market trends, and business projections to identify talent gaps and future skill requirements.
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Partnering with the managers, HRBP, HRMs and Talent Acquisitions teams, analyze current state, run a risk and gap analysis on competencies and critical roles, define a robust multi-year action plan to close gaps
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Based on identified business needs define scenarios to anticipate workforce needs
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Coordinate execution of Strategic Workforce Planning project action plan with all stakeholders (managers, HRMs…)
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Support framing competency management tools and process
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Support People Review on-site and people development coaching and supporting managers on-site
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Define and ensure strong process are in place for competency management on-site to support the site’s success.
Competencies:
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Likely to have a Human Resources related degree or as a minimum a CIPD level 5
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Good communication skills, ability to build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders at different levels and external suppliers
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Experience agency management (both permanent and temporary workers)
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Leverage HR analytics tools and systems to support data-driven decision-making.
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Ability to work in a cross-functional, multi-cultural and international environment
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Previous experience in resource mobilization management, recruitment and/or Human Resources Management
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Rigor and ability to prioritize and adapt to time-constrained environments. Proficiency in planning management.
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Experience or Knowledge in the nuclear industry or experience on a power plant site would be a plus
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Integrity: Uphold and adhere to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decision-making, communications, actions, and interactions with others.
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Language: English (fluent)
Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries.
At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.
