Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.
Every day, our 8,000 switchers located in 13 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.
Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. We aim to ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.
The People Business Partner is a senior HR professional responsible for delivering pragmatic, high-quality people solutions across the full employee lifecycle. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will translate business strategy and data into actionable people initiatives that enable performance, engagement and organisational effectiveness.
This is a generalist role with deep expertise in Employee Relations. You will operate confidently and independently at senior level, managing complex and sensitive cases while influencing decision-making with sound judgement and commercial insight.
Based in a hybrid working model with regular presence required in our Bristol office, the role also involves travel to other Assystem sites.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Partnering with senior leaders to deliver people strategy aligned to business objectives.
Leading complex Employee Relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, restructures, redundancy and TUPE.
Providing expert interpretation of UK employment law to ensure fair, consistent and compliant outcomes.
Coaching and influencing leaders to strengthen capability and accountability.
Supporting organisational change, workforce planning and people-related projects.
Using people data and ER metrics to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
Contributing to policy development, process improvement and continuous enhancement of People services.
You will work closely with the Business Unit Director (dotted line to the Chief People Officer) and collaborate with the wider People Team to deliver a consistent, high-quality HR service.
QualificationsYour Profile
CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent).
Significant experience managing complex and high-risk Employee Relations cases independently.
Proven experience operating as a senior HR or People Business Partner within a complex organisation.
Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law and the ability to apply it commercially.
Demonstrated ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with credibility.
Experience supporting organisational change and people-related projects.
Strong analytical capability with confidence using people data to inform decisions.
High levels of judgement, discretion and professional integrity.
Competent and curious with AI.
Chartered CIPD status, experience within an international environment and French language capability would be advantageous.
Additional InformationWhy Join the Community of Switchers?
Join one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally and be a part of a dynamic team driving energy transition. At Assystem, we offer a multicultural environment, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work on industry-leading projects that make a real difference in the world.
Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions.
These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
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.
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.
