Job Description

A People Operations Consultant provides comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and best practices. The job acts as a key point of contact for managers and employees, supporting operational HR activities and contributing to strategic HR initiatives.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide guidance and support on disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance issues. Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies.
• Support recruitment processes including job postings, interviews, and onboarding of new employees.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of performance appraisal systems. Support managers in addressing performance concerns.
• Ensure HR policies are up-to-date and compliant with employment legislation. Communicate changes effectively across the organisation.
• Support succession and career development planning.
• Support organisational change initiatives including organisational design and development as required.

While core accountabilities remain consistent, specific focus areas may vary depending on business needs and organisational context.

Authorities & Dimensions:

• Provide first-line advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR matters.
• Escalate complex or high-risk issues to Specialists or legal advisors.
• Recommend improvements to HR processes and practices.
• Support investigations and formal HR procedures under guidance.

Essential Skills

• Level 5 CIPD Associate Diploma or equivalent experience.
• CIPD Associate Accreditation or willingness to work towards.
• Good understanding of HR practices and employment law.
• Experience in a generalist/administrative HR role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of trade unions.

Additional Information

• Open VN
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Contact/s: Claire Keenaghan

The interviews for this vacancy are expected to take place from 11th June 2026.

ASW’s may have the right to apply for internal Sellafield Ltd vacancies. Please note if you are an Agency Supplied Worker you are required to attach evidence of all qualifications obtained to support your application. We require a minimum of A*-C (9-4) GCSE in English Language, Maths & Science/IT or equivalent / higher qualification.

If you choose to apply for this role and your application is shortlisted by the hiring manager, you will be invited to a competency based interview. In the interview, you will be assessed against the below competencies:

Behavioural:
1. Effective Communication
2. Problem Solving
3. Resilience

Technical:
1. 37 -2 Delivering a high quality HR Service
2. 37 – 4 Developing and Delivering HR Strategy, policy & processes

Please see link to the competency framework for further information:
https://slportal.ssa-intra.net/pub/SC001/00027/Competency%20Framework/Forms/AllItems.aspx

If your technical competency is not in the above framework, please refer to the profession’s share point page for further information.

Sellafield Ltd are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3). Disability Confident employers offer an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. Sellafield Ltd define the minimum criteria as the ‘essential skills’ which are listed on the vacancy notice. Whilst completing your application form, you will be able to indicate if you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme. If you would prefer to discuss this directly with us, please contact the GBS Recruitment team on recruitment@sellafieldcloud.co.uk

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The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 31st May 2026