Senior HR Advisor

Framatome UK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Private health care

Job summary

Framatome UK is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join the HR team at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater. You will deliver professional HR support to employees and management, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company policies.

You will partner with site management on workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, wellbeing, and overall safe workplace culture while supporting business objectives.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant HR advisory experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, compliant people management and maintain relationships with employee representatives and unions.
• Support recruitment for site employees, apprentices, and temporary workers.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

HR information systems

Driving licence

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

CIPD Level 7 desirable

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Senior HR Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity to join our HR team here at Framatome UK!

Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future

We are currently seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join our team in Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater. 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 will you 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.

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

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

Work pattern: At least 3 dayson-site

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum

Benefits we offer:

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Our benefits package also includes Individual and family private health care, Dental insurance – individual cover, Cashplan – Level 2 cover - individual and family cover, Life assurance (4x salary), Income Protection, Professional Body Membership, Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice), Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice), and Generous family leave

At Framatome we are a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world’s nuclear fleet. With 22,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we’re driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is now over 500 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we’re aiming continuing our growth journey.

Now’s your chance to join a company that’s shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.