Head of Resourcing and Talent

KBR

11d

About The Position

Sellafield Ltd is undertaking a 20‑year, $6.5bn capital programme to deliver 17 major construction projects. Four project partners—covering Integration, Engineering & Design, Civil Construction and Process Construction—are working together as one integrated team to safely and efficiently deliver critical infrastructure. As PPP’s Head of Resourcing and Talent you will play a vital role in shaping and executing the partnership’s resource and talent strategy. You will lead a team of resourcing and talent professionals and collaborate closely with senior leaders, partners and our client ensuring that the partnership attracts, retains, and develops top talent. Leading PPP’s Resource and Talent capability comes with a unique set of demands, bringing together ways of working and established cultures from five partners and their Supply Chain to craft a solution which enables successful delivery of our programme, recognising the impact this can have on our people.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent level qualification e.g CIPD) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
Extensive experience in an Operational or resource management leadership role, preferably within highly-regulated industry sectors.
Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Strategic mindset with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Experience of deploying and/or operating in a matrix management environment
Demonstrable experience developing and implementing resourcing strategies and initiatives aligned with business goals.
Proven track record of successfully driving employee engagement, talent development, and culture transformation initiatives.
Knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute the capability resource strategy that aligns with the partnership’s mission, vision and objectives in line with PPP’s strategy.
Lead the transition to a functional management and capability-led operating model, aligning team structure/roles to organisational capabilities.
Champion a partnering culture of expertise, accountability and continuous improvement by embedding functional excellence and resource capability development initiatives across the team.
Drive clarity in ownership, performance expectations and career development pathways within the resource and talent capability, focussing on long-term value creation.
Oversee the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, selection and onboarding of employees.
Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain top engineering talent, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Oversee the design and administration of competitive compensation frameworks, engaging with Lot Partner HR leads to ensure PPP remains an attractive place to work.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and market standards.
Monitor industry trends and make recommendations to attract and retain top talent.
Design and deploy a best-in-class Employer Brand and Employee Value Proposition to attract and retain talent and enhance the reputation of the partnership.
Building quality relationships within partner organisations to ensure PPP is able to draw on the best talent from within their broader businesses.
Implement and maintain a comprehensive resource management system which ensures line of sight of resource management performance against current and future demand against all capability functions.
Provide oversight of resource management performance across PPP, developing, maintaining and reporting against the Balance Scorecard.
Champion innovative technologies and best practice in management of people data and analytics.
Develop and implement performance management systems and processes to align employee goals with business objectives across the partnership.
Support managers in providing regular feedback, coaching, and development opportunities to optimize employee performance and growth.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout the organization. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to create an inclusive and equitable workplace environment.