HR Business Partner - Nuclear Fuel Services

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is currently seeking a strategic HR Business Partner! 

 

At BWXT, our HR Business Partners play a pivotal role in aligning human resources practices with the strategic goals of the organization. They serve as consultants, bridging the gap between HR functions and stakeholder objectives. If you are passionate about HR operations, continuous improvement, and fostering a great company culture, this is the right position for you!  

 

Reporting to the local HR Manager, this is an onsite work opportunity in support of BWXT’s Nuclear Fuel Services Group located in Erwin, TN.

 

As an HR Business Partner, you will:

Lead from the Middle: Collaborate and work closely with managers to provide day to day HR guidance. Understand their needs and challenges and offer tailored solutions.

Promote Employee Development: Partner with management and employees to promote positive employee relations, enhance work relationships, foster career development, lead succession planning, boost morale, and increase productivity.

Monitor Workforce Planning: Partner with leadership and Talent Acquisition to provide full-cycle support to meet staffing plans which includes hiring manager consultation; requisition initiation; interview participation; offer creation/delivery; onboarding and presentation of new hire orientation.

Analyze Trends and Metrics: Dive into HR data to identify trends, track performance, and help the business make informed decisions. Use metrics to forecast & drive improvements.

Resolve Complex Employee Relations Issues: Tackle sensitive matters, such as conflicts, allegations, conduct concerns and disciplinary actions. Strive for fair resolutions that maintain a respectful work environment and foster positive employee relations.

Suggest New HR Strategies: Innovate! Propose fresh approaches to improve processes, decrease span, improve employee experiences, and further BWXT’s mission.

Provide HR Policy Guidance: Interpret and communicate HR policies to employees at all levels of the organization, ensuring compliance and consistency across the site.

 

Competencies required to excel in this role:

Agility: