Job Description

The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.

HR Officer - Recruitment
Wilson James
Hinkley Point C

As our HR Officer (Recruitment), you will:

Take ownership of the full recruitment cycle, including:
Managing vacancies from advert to offer.
Screening and shortlisting candidates.
Scheduling and coordinating assessments and interviews.
Managing stakeholder expectations across operational and central teams.
Supporting and attending assessment centres and job fairs.
Maintain accurate data and reporting.
Help foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
Contribute to wider projects and initiatives as required.

Requirements:

CIPD Level 5 (qualified, working towards, or willing to work towards)

Must-have:

Strong, hands-on recruitment experience, ideally high‑volume, fast‑paced or operational.
Ability to independently manage and prioritise a busy recruitment pipeline.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Highly organised, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused.
A proactive, confident approach with the ability to work autonomously.
Knowledge of employment law.

Nice to have (or willingness to develop):

Experience in employee relations.
Background in construction, security, or unionised workplaces.
We welcome candidates who are recruitment specialists looking to grow into a broader HR generalist role.

Benefits:

Company sick pay.
Industry-leading Employee Benefits Platform with lifestyle savings & retail discounts.
Reward and Recognition programme.
Employee Assistance Programme supporting health & wellbeing, with access to online GP.
A strong focus on training, career progression and professional development.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.