People Manager (3020)

What will you do?

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

• Strategic HR Partnership: Act as a trusted HR advisor to section leaders, providing guidance on organisational design, workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management.
• Workforce Planning & Talent: Support workforce forecasting, recruitment strategy, and succession planning to ensure the section has the right people, with the right skills, at the right time.
• HR Operations Oversight: Coordinate HR processes including onboarding, vetting, compensation administration, and mobility, ensuring compliance and consistency across the section.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Provide guidance on employee relations matters, resolving issues fairly and consistently, and supporting initiatives that drive engagement and wellbeing.
• Data-Driven Insights: Maintain and analyse HR data to inform decision-making, identify trends, and support leadership in achieving workforce objectives.
• Change & Culture: Support the implementation of HR initiatives, process improvements, and cultural programmes to embed organisational values and foster a one-team approach.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with leaders and stakeholders to drive HR initiatives and workforce performance.
• Experience in workforce planning, recruitment, and HR operations within complex organisations or projects.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and multitasking skills.
• Experience in employee relations, engagement, and culture initiatives.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and HR information systems.
• Experience in HR or People Support roles with responsibility for advising leaders and supporting teams.
• Chartered or equivalent HR qualification (CIPD Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in major projects, multi-stakeholder environments, or construction/engineering sectors.
• Exposure to implementing HR process improvements or strategic workforce initiatives.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, a pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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