Human Resources Manager, NOGM

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

The Human Resources Manager is an operational and strategic HR leader, influencing all levels of the organization while leading from the middle.  The HR Manager reports directly to the senior vice president and chief human resources officer and indirectly to the local general manager. This position is vital to driving HR transformation and continuing to evolve a more forward-thinking, enabling operational HR approach.

Location:

This is a 100% onsite role based at one of BWXT’s high consequence manufacturing plants, located in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Relocation is available for the right candidate.

Your Day to Day as the HR Manager, NOGM:

• Practices visible leadership throughout the manufacturing plant providing HR operations direction and management to a workforce of 500+ employees.
• Oversees and leads day to day HR operations with a continuous improvement and operational excellence mindset.
• Acts as a strategic and transformational change agent, challenging the status quo.
• Demonstrates a strong business acumen, acts on data to ensure alignment to BWXT policies and standards.
• Serves as a talent champion in the identification, development and promotion of current and future leaders.
• Facilitates succession planning, coaching sessions and performance improvement plans.
• Partners with talent acquisition and site leadership to develop and coordinate a strategic approach to meet workforce staffing plans.
• Provides insights and recommendations based on workforce analytics.
• Analyzes compensation structures and recommends adjustments to attract and retain talent.
• Utilizes and analyzes employee and management feedback to inform HR strategies.
• Partners with HR COEs in the development and execution of programs and initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Creates and delivers reports and/or presentations to employees, leadership and BWXT customers.
• Collaborates with leaders across HR to drive innovation, share lessons learned and promote best practices. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, to include five years of leadership experience.  
• Strong operational and strategic HR background, with a focus on driving organizational change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite’s Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word & Teams.  
• Ability to report to an assigned manufacturing plant. This is a 100% onsite role.
• This position supports a safety and quality driven, 24/7 manufacturing operation and requires the ability and availability to work the occasional adjusted schedule. Variations to normal work hours may include but are not limited to, support of early morning meetings, engagement with the shop floor during evening shift operations, scheduled plant initiatives, unplanned after-hours investigations and pre-planned weekend employee events.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or MBA.
• Prior experience in a 24/7 high consequence manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Prior experience working with SAP HCM and SuccessFactors.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $136,000 - $180,000

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $136,000 and $180,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.