Overview
HR Partner – Leiston, UK
Human Resources Partner
Are you someone who thrives on solving problems and making a real impact through HR and Employee Relations? Do you enjoy the fast-paced nature of operational HR, where every day brings something new? If you’re ready to bring your creativity and passion to a role that truly matters, EDF UK’s Sizewell B Power Station is calling.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Human Resources Partner to join our vibrant HR team at Sizewell B. In this role, you’ll be the trusted advisor for proactive employee relations, working hand-in-hand with our people Leaders to address challenges and drive positive outcomes.
You’ll be instrumental in identifying trends, sharing insights, and embedding best practices across the board. Reporting directly to the HR Manager on site, you’ll play a key role in shaping a supportive and effective workplace culture.
Pay, Benefits & Culture
The salary range associated with this role is between £39,543 – £68324. This is a part-time 30 hours per week role and your salary will be pro rated. We are flexible as to how the hours are split over 4-5 days and between site and homeworking.
You’ll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Company Agreement as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications. We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.
At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone’s working needs are different. Whether you’re in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be a key player in developing our Leaders’ understanding of HR procedures, using your coaching skills to build their confidence and capability. Your expertise will help them navigate complex employee relations with clarity and care.
You’ll contribute to major change initiatives, ensuring people implications are thoughtfully considered and managed. Your analytical skills will support the creation of accurate HR data packs and reporting that inform strategic decisions.
Working within a regulated power station environment, you’ll support compliance and audit requirements while also driving forward impactful HR projects that shape our future.
Who You Are
You’re either a Graduate or Associate member of CIPD, or actively working towards it. You bring solid experience in generalist HR or employee relations and have a strong grasp of employment law.
You’re confident interpreting data and using dashboards to uncover trends, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy in maintaining HR systems. Excel proficiency is a must, and experience with BI tools like Tableau is a bonus.
You’re a natural communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders and Trade Union representatives. If you’re early in your HR journey and passionate about employee relations, we’re here to support your growth and development.
Closing date for applications is 19th October, interviews will follow shortly after.
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) which will, ordinarily, require you to have British residency for the last 3 years.
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