HR and Talent Manager

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£40000 – £50000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills:

Management

Advertiser:

Bluetown

Job ID:

131694206

Posted On:

17 March 2025

Job Title: HR and Talent Manager

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: FTE: GBP40,000 – GBP50,000 per annum / PT: GBP32,000 – GBP40,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

techUK Overview:

techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With 1000 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet.

Role Purpose:

As HR and Talent Manager, you will help to create and deliver people programmes and practices which help to foster an engaged and high performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations:

* Review, create and maintain all people policies and procedures and provide advice and guidance on their application to employees and line managers
* Advise and coach managers on people issues to promote positive employee relations, increase engagement, minimise risk, encourage a proactive approach to people matters and develop greater line manager accountability
* Assist in the development of line manager people management capabilities to promote a positive, ‘people-centric’ culture underpinned by our values
* Manage employee relations matters including performance, capability, conduct, absence, disciplinary, grievance, appeals, restructures etc.
* Analyse data, identify trends and risks and propose targeted interventions
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law, key trends and best practice to inform our employee relations approach and practices
* Lead on employee relations related projects

Diversity and Inclusion:

* Lead on Diversity and Inclusion activities
* Assess current D&I activities and develop a plan of action with clear aims and key milestones
* Design and implement strategies and initiatives which build the knowledge and confidence of our team and encourage them to take an active role in advancing our D&I aims
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Diversity and Inclusion best practice to inform our approach and programmes
* Analyse data, identify trends, track progress and propose targeted intervention
* Coach, guide and support line managers in promoting and role modelling inclusive behaviour across the organisation
* Organise events and activities to increase awareness and celebrate diversity

Wellbeing:

* Lead on wellbeing activities and programmes
* Design and develop a programme of support to promote mental and physical wellbeing
* Develop a ‘hub’ for employees to provide accessible wellbeing information and resources
* Take an active lead in working with our social committee to plan and organise a programme of social activities and events
* Analyse data, identify trends and risks, track progress and propose targeted interventions

Talent Management:

* Lead on talent management initiatives and programmes including the career framework, development programmes and succession planning
* Keep the career framework under review and recommend changes in line with the evolving needs of the business
* Partner with line managers to identify team development needs and propose solutions
* Review performance data and recommend interventions to drive high performance
* Work with the business to identify key roles and talent and develop and maintain an active succession plan
* Design and implement employee engagement and retention strategies
* Oversee the design and delivery of training interventions working closely with the Recruitment and HR Operations Manager

About you:

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

* Proven track record in employee relations with experience of working on a broad range of issues
* Good working knowledge of UK employment law
* Experience of designing and implementing successful D&I strategies relevant to a small organisation

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

* Experience working with career frameworks and performance management.
* Experience in employee development

Competencies:

* Excellent problem-solving and planning skills
* Strong stakeholder management skills
* Able to multi-task and manage competing priorities
* Excellent attention to detail and methodical in approach
* Comfortable in using HR systems and portals

Additional Information

This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

This role is based out of techUK’s London offices, however, we are open to considering flexible working arrangements.

The role is full time but we would also consider requests for a part-time working arrangement of 28 hours per week which can be configured across four or five days.

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Candidates with experience of; Human Resources Manager, HR Business Partner, Human Resources Business Partner, Talent Manager may be considered for this role.

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