HR Advisor​/Assistant HR Business Partner

Ifyou'repassionate about people and want tohelpshape business growth, this is your opportunity. As the single onsite HR contact,you'lldeliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice, empower managers, andhelpcreate a culture where people thrive.

Fully embedded in the Turnbull Infrastructure and Utilities team,you'll influence key decisions, support strategic projects, and attendregularleadershipmeetings during an exciting period of growth. While this is a standalone role onsite at Hinkley Point C (HPC),you'llhave the backing of an experienced HR Business Partner and a collaborative People team to help you succeed.

Please note that this is a fixed term maternity cover contract opportunity starting from mid-March 2026. This role requires the successful applicant to travel to the HPC site 3 days a week, as well as to our sites in Bridgwater, Bath and Nailsea regularly.

As this role is based on a Nuclear New Build, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a full BPSS Security Clearance. This is part of the standard vetting procedures for all HPC embedded employees.

As an experienced HR Advisor / Assistant HR Business Partner, you'll be at the heart of shaping how our people thrive and how our business grows. This isn't just about HR processes – it's about making a real impact.

In this role, you will:

• help leaders lead - from creating practical nudges to delivering workshops, you'll upskill managers so they can build high-performing teams
• spot opportunities,anticipate challenges, and keep your finger on the pulse of what's happening on-site
• deliver credible, commercialadviceby partnering with the business to provide pragmatic, legally sound guidance that drives results
• provide expert HR guidance to managers on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes
• support the business to create anexceptionalemployeeexperienceby designing and implementing
  
  HR initiatives thatboost engagement, performance, and career growth
• supportstrategicdeliveryand align people initiatives with business goals, ensuring we have the right talent in the right place at the right time
• lead HR projects from pay reviews to organisational change
• help deliver initiatives that enable growth and improve ways of working
• championleadershipdevelopmentand collaborate on programs that build leadership capability and foster a culture of continuous learning
• manage visa sponsorship processes, support policy development, and ensure we stay ahead in a fast-moving market
• use HR metrics to spot trends, solve problems, and inform decision-making.

In addition, you will deputise for the HRBP on her two non-working days, acting as the first point of contact for anything people-related and escalating as required.

We're not looking for a one-size-fits-all background - what matters is your ability to make an impact. If you can bring the right HR experience and a forward-thinking, people-first approach, we want to hear from you.

Ideally, you'll have:

• solid experience in a generalist HR role, providing pragmatic, customer-focused advice that delivers measurable outcomes
• strong employment law knowledge, confident in applying legislation in a practical, commercial way to reduce risk
• manager coaching skills with the ability to guide and influence managers through HR processes and policies
• experience with change management, hands-on involvement in people initiatives and organisational change
• practical knowledge of working with trade unions and navigating multiple terms and conditions
• familiarity with HR systems, digitally literate, and be curious about how data and AI can improve HR
• commercial awareness, being able tounderstandthe bigger picture and how HRcan help drive business success
• strong communication skills, a naturalability to engage, influence, and build relationships at all levels
• a logical, investigative approach to challenges
  -always looking for solutions
• a self-starter attitude who thrives on autonomy, takes ownership, and gets things done
• a continuous learner mentality, curious, progressive, and committed to improving yourself and others.

Ifyou'resomeone who's “on it,” loves making things happen, and wants to be part of a team that values fresh ideas andreal results, this is the role for you.

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
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