Manager, Site Human Resources

The role

The Site HR Manager will lead all human resources activities at a nuclear construction site. This role involves managing labor relations, workforce planning, and HR operations in a highly regulated environment.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for site leadership and employees
• Design and implement site HR systems and workflows
• Establish standard operating procedures for investigations, accommodations, and contractor coordination
• Build the site HR team over time
• Develop and implement site-specific HR strategies
• Partner with project leadership and corporate Talent Acquisition for workforce planning
• Ensure compliance with NRC, DOE, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local requirements
• Lead investigations and manage employee relations issues
• Support a positive labor environment and resolve disputes with craft and trade partners
• Manage payroll, benefits, and HRIS processes in coordination with corporate HR

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience
• At least 3 years in a construction or industrial setting
• Experience building or standing up HR processes, policies, and systems in a new or rapidly scaling organization
• Working knowledge of HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems
• Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and safety regulations
• Experience in nuclear, energy, or another highly regulated industry
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with multiple stakeholders
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to build site HR practices in a new company
• Willingness to be on site
• Eligible to meet site access and background screening requirements

Nice to have

• Construction experience, including large capital projects or work with union and craft labor
• Experience launching HR operations for a large capital project or construction site
• Experience implementing or integrating HRIS, timekeeping, and workforce management tools
• Knowledge of Fitness-for-Duty and Access Authorization programs
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience supporting joint ventures or investor-backed companies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Before you apply

• Must be eligible to meet site access and background screening requirements
• Compliance with export controls may limit consideration

About the company

The Nuclear Company is an AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space. They use a design-once, build-many model to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy.