HR & Competency Manager - M/F

Arabelle Services UK Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions is seeking an HR Partner & Competency Manager to lead recruitment and strategic workforce planning for UK site activities, including internal/external staffing and mobility. You will partner with HR and site leadership to align workforce capabilities with long‑term objectives.

The role combines workforce analytics, talent management and HR partnership to ensure the right skills are available to meet future business needs. Experience in nuclear or energy sectors is a plus.

Qualifications

• Likely to have a Human Resources related degree or CIPD Level 5
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Experience with agency management (permanent and temporary)
• Leverage HR analytics tools to support decisions
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional, multi‑cultural and international environment
• Experience in resource mobilization, recruitment and HR management
• Rigor and ability to prioritize and manage time
• Planning management proficiency
• Nuclear industry knowledge or experience on a power plant site is a plus
• Integrity in decision making, communications, actions and interactions
• Language: English (fluent)

Responsibilities

• Lead the on‑site staffing plan with internal and external workforce and coordinate with site management
• Coordinate external and internal staffing with agencies and monitor KPI delivery
• Support international mobility and ensure proper induction for new joiners
• Develop and implement Strategic Workforce Planning to anticipate long‑term site needs
• Provide HR coaching and develop tools for site management and teams

Skills

English (fluent)

Excellent communication

Cross‑functional collaboration

HR analytics

HR management

Education

HR-related degree or CIPD Level 5

Tools

HR analytics tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

To build our future, the best energy is ours! 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. Hinkley Point C (HPC) is one of the largest and most strategic energy infrastructure projects currently under construction in Europe. Developed by EDF, HPC represents a multi‑billion‑pound investment and is a cornerstone of the UK's long‑term energy security and decarbonisation strategy. Join Arabelle Solutions at HPC and help build the future of clean energy in the UK. As HR & Competency Manager, you will be at the heart of a world‑class nuclear megaproject, driving workforce development and ensuring the right capabilities are in place to deliver one of Europe's most significant infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to work with diverse international teams, and contribute directly to the successful delivery of a project that will power millions of homes for decades to come.

Company Culture

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.

Role Overview

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!

Job Description

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 coordinate 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

• 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
• 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: Develop, consolidate and update the site staffing plan, Produce inputs to project reporting(s) and tools (Weekly & Monthly Reports....), Develop KPI's and tracking method where needed

External Workforce and Permanent Recruitments

• For external workforce and with the support of the Field Service Resource Manager: Coordinate external workforce staffing process with the Resource Manager, 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.
• For permanent recruitments: 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.

International Mobility and Induction

• In partnership with the HR team and the International Mobility team, support smooth execution of any international mobility topics on‑site.
• 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.
• Act as a first point of contact on‑site for HR‑related topic in partnership with the rest of the HR team.

HR Development and Performance Management

Develop partnership with site management and managers providing tools and support on teams’ development and performance management. 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). For dedicated groups, support employees and managers as HR Partners throughout employees’ lifecycle.

Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) Project

Develop and implement SWP project and action plan to support and anticipate current and future sites’ needs (ramp‑up, run‑down, transfers…). Analyze workforce data, market trends, and business projections to identify talent gaps and future skill requirements. 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. Based on identified business needs define scenarios to anticipate workforce needs. Coordinate execution of Strategic Workforce Planning project action plan with all stakeholders (managers, HRMs…). Support framing competency management tools and process. Support People Review on‑site and people development coaching and supporting managers on‑site. Define and ensure strong processes are in place for competency management on‑site to support the site’s success.

Competencies

• Likely to have a Human Resources related degree or as a minimum a CIPD level 5
• Good communication skills, ability to build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders at different levels and external suppliers
• Experience agency management (both permanent and temporary workers)
• Leverage HR analytics tools and systems to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional, multi‑cultural and international environment
• Previous experience in resource mobilization management, recruitment and/or Human Resources Management
• Rigor and ability to prioritize and adapt to time‑constrained environments.
• Proficiency in planning management.
• Experience or Knowledge in the nuclear industry or experience on a power plant site would be a plus
• Integrity: Uphold and adhere to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decision‑making, communications, actions, and interactions with others.
• Language: English (fluent)

Join Us

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. Arabelle Solutions is a leading provider of nuclear turbine island technology and services. A third of the world's nuclear power plants rely on our technologies and services. Our innovative solutions and highly skilled teams energize the world with reliable, low‑carbon electricity - critical for a sustainable future. With a heritage going back to the industry's early days, our expertise is built on continuous design innovation, manufacturing world‑class turbine island technology and providing essential services to maintain, maximize and extend the lifetime of nuclear power plants across Europe, Asia and Africa. Our technologies range from the world’s most powerful steam turbine in operation to modular designs optimized for SMRs, as well as generators, pumps, heat‑exchangers, controls systems and cyber security. Arabelle Solutions has around 3,300 employees working across 16 countries. Arabelle Solutions believes that investing in employee development is key to our success. Our culture of learning focuses on developing our people and promoting the skills for the future. Thrive in a supportive work culture that is committed to continuous learning.