Talent Development Business Partner

Talent & Development Manager (No Direct Reports)
Location: Hybrid (travel to various sites required)
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + Car Allowance

An expanding automotive organisation is seeking a proactive Talent & Development Manager to lead recruitment, learning and development, culture initiatives, and payroll coordination. Reporting closely to the HR Director within a small, collaborative team, this managerial role involves no direct reports but offers significant scope to influence people strategy across the business.

This role requires someone comfortable travelling between multiple operational sites, building strong relationships with managers and acting as a trusted HR partner.

Role Overview

You will oversee the entire employee lifecycle – from attraction and onboarding to development and retention. The role blends operational HR expertise, business partnering, employee development, and project management, supporting the organisation’s continued growth while ensuring HR initiatives align with wider business objectives.

You will also play a key role in delivering training programmes, managing small HR projects, and supporting cost and budget responsibilities, contributing to the effective management of HR-related spend.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, enhancing hiring efficiency and candidate experience
• Deliver onboarding programmes, management training, and wider learning and development initiatives across the business
• Deliver and facilitate training sessions for managers and employees
• Act as an HR business partner to managers, providing guidance on people matters and supporting operational decision-making
• Support talent reviews, performance management processes, and succession planning
• Advise managers on employee relations matters including probation, attendance, and performance management
• Coordinate payroll adjustments and maintain accurate HR records
• Contribute to culture, engagement, and wider people-focused projects
• Manage and support small HR projects linked to people strategy and organisational development
• Support cost management and budget oversight, ensuring HR activities align with financial targets and P&L considerations
• Utilise HR data to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Travel to different sites to support managers and ensure consistent HR support across the organisation

Candidate Profile

• Solid HR knowledge with experience in HR advisory or business partnering roles
• Proven experience in recruitment, learning and development, or HR generalist roles
• Experience delivering training and development programmes
• Knowledge of employee relations and UK employment legislation
• Familiarity with payroll processes, including amendments and accuracy verification
• Experience supporting budget or cost management responsibilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Competent in MS Office and HR information systems
• Willingness to travel to different company sites as part of the role

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience within the automotive or engineering sectors
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or higher