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 and credible relationships with senior leaders across FMN and central support functions, providing pragmatic people solutions that support business objectives and enable organisational performance.

• Act as a strategic partner and trusted adviser, identifying people-related risks, opportunities and trends, and translating these into practical actions that support both local business needs and the wider People strategy.

• Operate confidently in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and making informed decisions with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of professional judgement.

• Collaborate with managers and stakeholders to understand workforce challenges, organisational requirements and future capability needs, developing and implementing effective people plans to address these.

• Lead the delivery of people initiatives across the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, organisational design, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, talent development, succession planning, engagement and retention.

• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters ensuring commercially balanced and legally compliant outcomes.

• Coach, challenge and support managers to develop their people management capability, driving accountability, consistency and best practice across all aspects of people management.

• Analyse and interpret people data, trends and insights to inform decision-making, identify areas for improvement and support strategic workforce planning.

• Lead and support business change projects, including restructures, TUPE transfers, organisational design, cultural initiatives and diversity, equity and inclusion programmes.

• Take ownership for delivering outcomes, proactively managing competing demands and responding effectively to changing business priorities.

• Anticipate emerging people issues and organisational trends, ensuring managers are equipped to respond effectively and that appropriate interventions are implemented at the right time.

• Support broader People and business initiatives as required, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to contribute across a range of activities in line with business needs.

CIPD Level 7 qualification Essential.

MCIPD membership desirable.

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.

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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.