Contract Talent Assistant Manager - 12 -14 months

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; Channel Islands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Jersey seeks a Talent Assistant Manager to support day-to-day recruitment and talent operations for the Channel Islands. This temporary role spans 12 to 14 months, acting as a key point of contact for employees and managers on talent matters and helping deliver regional talent initiatives.

You will collaborate with local Talent Partners in Jersey and Guernsey, build relationships, coordinate onboarding and mobility, and contribute to the delivery of the talent agenda while working

Qualifications

• Experience delivering talent management and HR operations.
• Experience recruiting for experienced hires and dealing with mobility/immigration.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Excel for data management and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary talent contact in Jersey for talent operations.
• Manage recruitment for experienced hires and mobility requirements.
• Coordinate careers fairs, interviewing and onboarding.
• Facilitate new starter inductions and onboarding.
• Guide business on leavers and manage professional qualification administration.
• Direct queries to central teams to ensure clear communication.
• Promote accountability by ensuring policies are understood and followed.
• Maintain local relationships to support the talent strategy.
• Provide HR coordination for annual activities including performance processes and pay reviews.
• Collaborate with Talent colleagues across the islands to align processes.

Skills

Relationship-building

HR knowledge

Adaptability

Autonomy

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.