Manager, Site Human Resources

thenuclearcompany; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Company is seeking a Site HR Manager to lead all human resources activities at our nuclear construction site. You will ensure regulatory compliance, foster a safe, inclusive work environment, and support labor relations, workforce planning, and HR operations at a high-risk, regulated site.

As a founding HR leader on site, you will set standards for treating, supporting, and engaging a growing workforce, including direct employees, craft labor, and contractor partners, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a construction or industrial setting.
• Experience building or standing up HR processes, policies, and systems in a new or rapidly scaling organization, ideally at a greenfield site or project.
• Working knowledge of HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems, with the ability to configure or coordinate site-specific workflows (e.g., shift differentials, per diem)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for site leadership and employees.
• Design and implement site HR systems and workflows that scale as the site workforce grows.
• Establish SOPs and templates for investigations, accommodations, return-to-work, and contractor HR coordination.
• Build and develop the site HR team as headcount ramps.
• Develop and implement site-specific HR strategies aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with project leadership and corporate Talent Acquisition for workforce planning and ramp-up.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Workforce planning

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values- Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity -guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

About the role

The Site HR Manager will lead all human resources activities at our nuclear construction site, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, fostering a safe and inclusive work environment, and supporting the workforce through practical, site-focused HR programs. This role is critical to managing labor relations, workforce planning, and HR operations in a high-risk, highly regulated construction environment.

As one of the first HR leaders in the field, you will set the standard for how we treat, support, and engage a large and growing site workforce, including direct employees, craft labor, and contractor partners. You will be the trusted HR presence on site, working side by side with project leadership while coordinating closely with corporate HR.

Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for site leadership and employees
• Design and implement site HR systems and workflows, including onboarding, timekeeping, payroll inputs, case management, and records retention, that scale as the site workforce grows
• Establish standard operating procedures and templates for investigations, accommodations, return-to-work, and contractor HR coordination
• Build the site HR team over time, defining roles, hiring, and developing HR coordinators and specialists as headcount ramps
• Develop and implement site-specific HR strategies aligned with corporate goals and regulatory requirements
• Partner with project leadership and corporate Talent Acquisition to support workforce planning and the ramp-up of site staffing

Compliance & Labor Relations

• Ensure compliance with NRC, DOE, OSHA, and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements
• Maintain accurate records and reporting to support audits and inspections
• Lead investigations and manage employee relations issues with discretion and integrity
• Support a positive labor environment, working with craft and trade partners to resolve disputes effectively
• Manage accommodations and modified or return-to-work duty for injured workers, in coordination with Safety and workers' compensation partners

Talent & Culture

• Oversee onboarding and development programs tailored to nuclear site requirements
• Promote career development and succession planning for site personnel
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support team-building and engagement in a transient, fast-moving project environment

HR Operations

• Manage payroll, benefits, and HRIS processes in coordination with corporate HR
• Oversee timecards, shift differentials, per diem, travel pay, and project-specific premium pay
• Monitor and report on HR metrics, including turnover, engagement, and safety-related trends
• Coordinate with corporate HR, Finance, and Legal on policies, compensation practices, and shared-service arrangements between the JV and its parent companies

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a construction or industrial setting
• Experience building or standing up HR processes, policies, and systems in a new or rapidly scaling organization, ideally at a greenfield site or project
• Working knowledge of HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems, with the ability to configure or coordinate site-specific workflows (e.g., shift differentials, per diem,