Contract Talent Assistant Manager - 12 -14 months

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; Channel Islands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency's client is seeking a Talent Assistant Manager in Jersey to support day‑to‑day recruitment and talent operations for the Channel Islands on a 12‑14 month contract. You will be the key contact for employees and managers on talent matters, contributing to the region's talent agenda and successful project delivery.

You will partner with local Talent Partners in Jersey and Guernsey, manage recruitment for experienced hires including mobility and immigration, coordinate

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build relationships and manage talent topics.
• Broad HR remit understanding and current HR practices.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with strong service focus.
• Self-starter, resilient, and able to work autonomously or in teams.
• Proficiency in Excel for data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary talent contact in Jersey and support talent operations.
• Manage recruitment for experienced hires including mobility/immigration.
• Coordinate careers fairs, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Facilitate new starter inductions.
• Provide guidance on leavers and manage professional qualification administration.
• Collaborate with central teams to ensure effective communication.
• Promote policy understanding and regular reviews.
• Maintain local relationships to support talent strategy.
• Coordinate HR for annual processes like performance & development, LEAD, and pay reviews.
• Work with wider talent colleagues across the islands to align processes and drive efficiencies.

Skills

Relationship-building

Proactive approach

Resilience

Self-starter

Fast-paced environment experience

HR knowledge

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a Talent Assistant Manager based in Jersey to support the day-to-day recruitment and talent operations for the Channel Islands. This position is offered on a temporary basis for a duration of 12 to 14 months. In this role, you will act as a key point of contact for employees and managers regarding various talent-related matters, contributing significantly to the talent agenda in the region.The principal focus of the role involves building a thorough understanding of the business unit's direction and managing talent-related topics to ensure the successful implementation of key projects. You will collaborate closely with local Talent Partners in Jersey and Guernsey, necessitating a team-oriented and communicative approach.

JOB DUTIES:

• Act as the primary talent contact in Jersey, supporting various talent operations.
• Manage the recruitment process for experienced hires, alongside associated mobility and immigration requirements.
• Coordinate careers fairs, including talent sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes.
• Facilitate new starter inductions to support seamless integration into the team.
• Provide guidance to the business regarding leavers and manage professional qualification administration.
• Direct queries to relevant central teams as necessary to ensure effective communication.
• Promote a culture of accountability by ensuring that policies are understood, followed, and regularly reviewed.
• Maintain local relationships to enhance the brand and support the talent strategy.
• Provide HR coordination for annual operational activities, including the performance and development process, LEAD, and annual pay reviews.
• Work collaboratively with wider talent colleagues across the islands to align processes and drive efficiencies for the Talent Team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated strong relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to talent management.
• Understanding of a broad HR remit and contemporary HR practices.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments where quality delivery and client service are paramount.
• Ability to be resilient, practical, and a self-starter, comfortable working autonomously or in teams.
• Proficiency in Excel is preferred and will aid in data management and reporting.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE:

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment where your insights will be valued. You will engage in a variety of responsibilities that provide exposure to the full talent management spectrum, enabling you to build strong relationships internally and externally. The culture fosters inclusivity, allowing you to develop professionally while making a meaningful impact on both the organisation and its clients.