People Operations Manager
Organisation Information:
Bouygues Travaux Publics (TP) and Laing O’Rourke, two of Europe’s most dynamic engineering and construction specialists, are working together in a joint venture named BYLOR to deliver the main civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C (HPC) worth over £2.8 billion.
Bylor are pushing the boundaries of innovation and modern technology while delivering high quality construction on a massive scale. Bylor have already broken the UK record for the largest continuous concrete pour of 9,000m3 of concrete.
This is great opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation that is challenging the industry and making history.
Purpose of the Role:
Ensure that everyone entering the site (whether they be staff, workforce, contractors or subcontractors) are processed in a fully compliant, professional and expedited manner.
Dimensions:
* Manage, and work with, the current leads for the security vetting, compliance, on-boarding and training teams to maintain compliance and delivery for all job roles of staff and workforce
* Build business partnering relations, working closely with line managers to ensure all people operations are smooth and efficient
* Maintain an overview of all site entrants ensuring efficiency and adherence to site rules
* Manage monthly customer audits ensuring learnings are made and processes amended
* Ensure policies and procedures are existent and up to date
* KPI’s for each team are determined and managed
* Financial Responsibilities - Maintain and manage all People Operations teams budgets and spend within agreed financial limit as set by the Commercial team and Project Lead and in accordance with EF and/or Bylor rules.
Role Information:
* ROLE TITLE: People Operations Manager, (HPC)
* ROLE LEVEL: Grade C
* PERMANENT ROLE: Directly employed by either Bouygues (TP) and Laing O’Rourke
* REPORTS TO: HR Director – Louise Redman
* LOCATION: HPC Site, Woodlands Office and Exchange Office (Bridgwater)
Responsibilities:
* Management of teams running the security vetting, compliance, on-boarding and training
* Oversight of security vetting, ensuring timely completion
* Weekly meetings on workforce numbers draw-down
* Oversight of on-boarding with SQEP compliance checks
* Management of monthly client audits and internal Bylor audits
* Sweep of the client portal WIMS for leave/transfer tracking
* Writing and design of processes
* KPI monitoring and monthly recording
* 16-week look ahead reporting to the client
* Forecasting of future training needs
* Management of ongoing training needs and external trainer coordination
* Oversight of invoice processes, data recording and sign-off
* Business partnering calls and weekly meetings with Line Managers and supply chain
* Oversight of resource tracker and movement reporting
* Management of medication processes and pre-booking necessity
* Oversight of expiration of all prerequisites for active site access
* Monitoring of failed drug and alcohol screening results and dismissal procedure
Interfaces
* INTERNAL - Project employees, wider Bylor
* EXTERNAL - Client and Supply Chain partner
Essential skills & knowledge:
Personal Qualities and Experience - Essential
* Ability to influence and promote a positive HR culture
* Ability and experience of managing teams
* Competence in protecting and managing sensitive information data
* Solid understanding of the UK HR framework and UK business management systems
* Ability to prepare formal written reports and publications on HR subjects
* Ability to undertake project planning, project management and work within budgets
* Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning to refine, further develop and apply expertise
* Experience with complex construction projects and civil engineering roles
* Ability to communicate and converse at all levels
* Solid understanding and experience of construction and civil engineering processes, including constraints and specialized heavy-civil operations (e.g., lifting operations, work at heights, excavations, temporary works, etc.)
* Good proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Personal Qualities and Experience - Desirable
* CSCS - MAPS certification
* Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques
Behavioural Competencies
* ENERGY: Create pace and momentum to deliver
* EDGE: Make the difficult decisions that are right for the project
* EXCITE: Inspire others to exceed expectations
* EXECUTE: Accomplish the work, and do it well
* EMPOWERMENT: Provide clear objectives and trust others to deliver
* EMPHASISE: Listen, understand and adjust behaviour accordingly
Additional Information:
All positions with Bylor are employed directly with either Laing O’Rourke or Bouygues Travaux Public and include competitive salaries, private medical insurance, company pension schemes and annual holiday allowance. Some grades will also include a company car allowance.
Unless stated otherwise all positions are based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.
Somerset boasts beautiful English countryside, an attractive coastline, interesting towns and villages along with easy access to the M5 and within proximity to the cities of Bristol and Exeter.
Bylor are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and promote greater equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
HPC Project Values:
* Humility
* Positivity
* Respect
* Clarity
* Solidarity