Senior People Business Partner

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the UK seeks a Senior People Business Partner to oversee HR Operations in the Nuclear division. This critical role requires expertise in HR operations and compliance, leadership in service delivery, and a strong analytical mindset. The position offers generous holiday entitlements, remote working options, and a commitment to an inclusive culture. Join us to shape people service excellence in a vital industry.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Share-save scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in HR service delivery within a large organisation.
• Expertise in HR operations and compliance.
• Compassionate leadership with a focus on collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the nuclear People Operations team.
• Ensure alignment with UK employment legislation.
• Champion technology and data innovation.

Skills

Expertise in HR operations and policy governance

Strong analytical thinking

Exceptional communication skills

Leadership in HR service delivery

Data-informed mindset

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Senior People Business Partner - Nuclear

Connecting people, places, and communities through innovation and responsible infrastructure.

Our Story

Since 2001, when we became part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, we have grown organically, using our engineering expertise and long-term relationships to deliver safe, innovative, and responsible infrastructure for public and private sector customers.

Our customers trust our proven capability to deliver projects in a responsible, safe, innovative, and ethical manner. Our expert teams are united by a belief that better engineered, sustainably designed, lower carbon and responsibly delivered infrastructure shapes a stronger social and economic future for all.

Our Culture

We’re a connected community of individuals with varied skills, diverse backgrounds, and personal ambitions. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels recognised, supported, and empowered to be their best.

We pride ourselves on authenticity, compassion, trust, integrity, and upholding the highest standards of ethical behaviour in all that we do.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a strategic and operational senior with a passion for people service excellence. You’ll bring deep expertise in people operations, policy governance, data, systems, and compliance, and the ability to guide a team through continuous improvement and change. If you thrive in complex, decentralised environments and have a sharp eye for process design, service delivery, and workforce strategy—this role is for you.

The Opportunity

This is a critical senior role within our Nuclear business unit. Reporting to the Head of People – Nuclear, you will oversee the HR Operations team, leading initiatives that improve the employee experience and align people services with strategic business priorities.

You’ll also work closely with divisional leaders and peers across the wider organisation, helping us stay ahead of transformation, compliance, and data-led decision-making.

What You’ll Do

Lead & develop the nuclear People Operations team to deliver efficient, timely, and compliant people services

Shape policy frameworks and process design, promoting fairness, agility, and continuous improvement

Ensure alignment with UK employment legislation and organisational governance standards

Champion technology and data innovation across systems, reporting, and workforce planning

Support key lifecycle processes from onboarding to offboarding, including mobility, performance, and retention

Act as an escalation point for complex operational matters, offering guidance with empathy and clarity

Partner with leaders to embed modern, scalable people operations that reflect our values and strategic goals

Drive transformation including digitisation, automation, and self-service capability

What We’re Looking For

Demonstrated leadership in HR service delivery within a large, matrixed organisation

Expertise in HR operations, systems (e.g., HRIS), policy governance, and compliance

Strong analytical thinking with a data-informed mindset and excellent project leadership skills

Compassionate people leader, capable of fostering performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Exceptional communication and influencing ability with senior stakeholders

What’s in It for You

Generous holiday entitlement (+ option to buy 5 extra days)

Share-save scheme & lifestyle discounts (gym, cycle to work & more)

Wellbeing support for you and your family

Remote and flexible working options available

A culture of inclusion, innovation, and growth

Apply now to help shape the people operations at the heart of one of the UK’s most critical infrastructure divisions. Applications are reviewed daily – don’t miss the opportunity to shape future-fit people service excellence.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, accredited as Positive About Disabled People and an Investors in People company.

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