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:
This position serves as a key HR partner by providing daily support, guidance, and engagement to employees and leaders across the site. The role manages full‑cycle hiring needs, conducts employee relations investigations, and ensures consistent application of policies and employment regulations. It also oversees leave of absence processes, maintains accurate and confidential employee records, and supports a variety of employee events and compliance activities. Additionally, the position analyzes workforce data to identify trends and presents insights to senior leadership.
Location:
On-site in Mt. Vernon, IN
Your Day to Day as a Human Resources Business Partner:
- Provide day-to-day Human Resources support to the workforce through employee engagement on the shop floor, responding to questions/inquires in a timely manner and working to resolve concerns as soon as identified.
- Partner with leadership and Talent Acquisition to provide full cycle support for the site’s hiring needs.
- Advise employees and managers on interpretation of policies, guidelines, procedures, laws, and other government regulations.
- Complete employee relations investigations with a focus on the facts of the situation, legal and policy compliance, and prompt resolution.
- Guide and support employees through FMLA and Short-Term Disability related leaves and coordinates required return to work protocols.
- Assist with employee events, including but not limited to, benefits enrollment; policy training; organization-wide meetings; career fairs and employee recognition events.
- Ensure regulatory compliance through routine checks of required legal and ethics postings.
- Manage the maintenance, integrity and confidentiality of new hire files and records.
- Analyze data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
- Prepare reports of data results, presenting and explaining findings to senior leadership.
- Consult with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business, or a closely related field.
- At least 6 years of related experience in human resources including experience in the areas of staffing; benefits; compensation; employee relations and employment law compliance.
- Ability to work fully onsite at BWXT’s Mt. Vernon, IN office location.
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service while ensuring legal and policy compliance.
- Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to effectively balance multiple competing priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and to work collaboratively with cross functional teams.
- Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite’s Outlook, PowerPoint and Word. With an advanced proficiency level in Excel to produce required business reporting.
- This position supports a safety and quality driven, 24-7 manufacturing operation and requires the ability and availability to occasionally work the 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 2nd shift evening operations, scheduled plant initiatives, unplanned after-hours investigations and pre-planned weekend employee events.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
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: $79,000 - $119,000
The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $79,000 and $119,000 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.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and 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 [email protected].
