People Business Partner

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. 

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused People Business Partner to join our team on a fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover for 12 months. Supporting our FMN business unit and central support functions, this role offers the opportunity to influence both strategic and operational people agendas while partnering with a diverse range of stakeholders across our organisation.

The successful candidate will be a confident and credible HR professional who can quickly establish strong working relationships, operate autonomously and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. You will be equally comfortable managing complex employee relations matters, supporting organisational change and partnering with senior leaders to deliver people strategies that drive performance, engagement and business success.

This role would suit someone who thrives on variety, can effectively balance changing priorities and is passionate about delivering pragmatic, commercially minded people solutions that add real value.

Other key responsibilities include: 

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, acting as a strategic partner and providing pragmatic people solutions aligned with business objectives and the wider People strategy.
• Partner with managers to understand workforce challenges, organisational priorities and future capability needs, translating these into effective people plans.
• Lead people initiatives across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, performance, talent, succession, engagement and retention.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring commercially balanced and legally compliant outcomes.
• Coach and challenge managers to strengthen people management capability, accountability and consistency.
• Use people data and insights to identify trends, anticipate risks and opportunities, and inform strategic workforce decisions.
• Lead and support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, TUPE, organisational design, culture and DE&I programmes, while effectively managing competing priorities.

• CIPD Level 7 qualified, or equivalent relevant professional qualification.
• Significant HR/People partnering experience, with a track record of advising and influencing senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced organisation.
• Strong generalist experience across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, organisational design, talent, performance, engagement and retention.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex employee relations matters, with strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience leading and supporting organisational change, such as restructures, TUPE transfers and wider transformation programmes.
• Strong analytical capability, with experience using people data and insights to identify trends, inform decisions and support workforce planning.
• A confident and credible communicator, able to coach and challenge managers, manage competing priorities and operate effectively with a high degree of autonomy.

Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary in the region of £55,000 to £60,000 per annum, plus car allowance of £4920.

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
• Buy annual leave to make your time off work for you.
• 8% company pension contributions, income protection and 3x salary payout for death in service for peace of mind.
• Rest easy when unwell: competitive company sick pay to support you during difficult times.
• Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care.
• Free access to our digital gym with expert-led classes.
• Discounts for restaurants, days out, and your favourite high-street brands.
• 24/7 confidential employee support line for counselling, financial advice, and mental health support.
• Cycle to work scheme for a healthier, greener commute!
• Free flu jab and eye test vouchers.
• Get professional and industry membership fees paid for!
• Volunteer days to help colleagues make a positive impact.

Due to the nature of work, applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria to attain a minimum level of UK BPSS security clearance.

Join Us: Be part of a team shaping the future of energy. Apply now to drive change with Assystem Energy & Infrastructure.

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.