Senior HR Generalist

The posting, as Blue Energy wrote it

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Blue Energy is transforming how nuclear power gets built. Instead of constructing each plant on-site from scratch - a process that takes 10-15 years and is too expensive and unpredictable to finance - we build our plants like ships: in a factory, on an assembly line, then transport and assemble them at the site. This cuts costs by over 60% and brings plants online in just three years. We also pair natural gas with nuclear at our sites, so customers can start receiving power from gas turbines right away and then switch over to clean nuclear power once it comes online - getting energy to the grid faster while nuclear is being built. Our mission is to make nuclear energy abundant, affordable, and repeatable at global scale. We use proven, already-approved reactor designs and work with existing nuclear and industrial sites, giving us a faster path to regulatory approval. By manufacturing this way, we put nuclear power on the same cost-reduction curve that has made wind, solar, and batteries cheaper every year.

ROLE SUMMARY

Blue Energy is building its people function to support the company as it scales from 80-250+ employees to launch multi-site, multi-decade growth. Pay and benefits, the employee handbook and policies, the HR system of record and people data, the employee relations framework and talent management are all in the process of being designed and launched.

The Senior HR Generalist will support the build of that foundation and its administration. Reporting to the Head of HR and based in our Houston office, this role will collaborate on finalizing the design of the HR fundamentals then own/oversee the ongoing execution/day to day operations of core HR — including systems and reporting, benefits administration, the employee handbook and supporting procedures, employee relations and case management, compensation administration, & performance enablement.

This is a hands-on role with genuine ownership. It is currently scoped as a Senior HR Generalist who will focus on building HR Operations to scale. This role executes day-to-day HR and the results that need to be delivered. It oversees what has to happen in what order, keeps the work moving, and delivers on time and to a high bar in a regulated environment. It requires a balance of accountability and collaboration – knowing when to decide and when to escalate / seek guidance. To succeed in this role, we are looking for HR professionals who can build solutions while building relationships. We are committed to delivering on our mission of energy abundance by building trust with our employees and in the communities in which we operate. When there is a gap – this position will play a critical role in stepping up to provide solutions that align with our culture and our values. As the function matures and the business grows, there will be an opportunity to evolve into a more strategic Business Partner / HR Manager role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• HR systems and people

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reet. You protect confidential decisions and data without exception.

• You coach managers to solutions rather than taking the problem on for them.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, including time accountability for day-to-day HR operations.
• Investigations Training.
• Demonstrated employee relations experience: intake, fact-finding, documentation, performance and conduct process, terminations, and working alongside employment counsel.
• Experience in a regulated or safety-critical industry — nuclear, power generation, oil and gas, chemicals, aerospace, med device/pharma, industrial or large-scale construction — where the compliance a must.
• Working command of multi-state US employment compliance: FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, state wage, leave and pay-transparency variation.
• Hands-on ownership of an HRIS and benefits administration — configuration, data integrity and reporting.
• Ability to write clear policies and procedures, and to train people on what you wrote.
• Based in Houston, working Tues/Weds/Thurs from our Houston office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PHR Certification.
• Experience moving a company from a PEO onto a direct employer stack.
• Experience administering a case management or employee relations system.
• Experience in a company scaling past 150 people/Building solutions that grow with the business.
• Exposure to multi-entity or international employment, including the UK.
• Experience supporting a field, site or shift-based workforce as well as a corporate population.

We look forward to your application and helping foster an era of safe, clean, affordable, and abundant energy.

Blue Energy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Blue Energy now or in the future.