Performance & Talent Lead

M&G; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

M&G is seeking a Performance & Talent Lead for a fixed-term 4-month contract, responsible for managing performance processes and supporting talent initiatives. This role requires a strong background in HR within financial services, with a focus on leadership development and data analysis.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in financial services or similar HR roles.
• Experience in designing and implementing performance practices.
• Knowledge of leadership and career development.

Responsibilities

• Manage mid-year performance review process and report progress.
• Support talent workshops and senior leadership development.
• Lead implementation of performance management enhancements.

Skills

Ability to influence

Self-driven

Data analysis

Education

Degree or higher in Occupational Psychology

CIPD qualifications

Tools

HRIS systems (preferably Workday)

Job description

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At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life, and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Performance & Talent Lead - Fixed Term Contract

Summary:

This role provides short-term coverage to the HR Centre of Expertise for Leadership, Learning, and Talent, focusing on unlocking our potential for growth. It oversees our current approach to performance management and supports the implementation of planned talent initiatives during Q2/3 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

Performance Management:

• Manage our mid-year process, ensuring the capture of performance commentary and regular reporting on overall progress to ensure adherence to policy.
• Review recommendations for enhancements to our current process and lead the implementation of any agreed changes before the year-end cycle.
• Support workshops and briefing sessions for HR teams, leaders, and colleagues on our overall approach to performance management as needed.

Talent:

• Support the design and delivery of workshops to identify talent and agree on targeted development activities to accelerate talent readiness.
• Assist in designing and delivering sessions for business leaders to review talent, performance, and succession data to inform ongoing action plans.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of the senior leadership 360 programme in Q3.

Additional Opportunities for Collaboration:

• Competency Frameworks
• Leadership Development
• Succession and Talent Data Analysis

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• 10 years of experience in financial services or similar HR roles.
• Ability to influence and challenge at all levels.
• Self-driven, able to work independently.
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday.
• Hands-on experience in designing, developing, and implementing performance and talent practices.
• Knowledge of leadership and career development practices.
• Ability to analyze data and produce meaningful insights.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree or higher in Occupational Psychology, Psychology, Organizational Behaviour, or relevant CIPD qualifications.
• Accreditation in psychometric tools.
• Accredited Coach.

Recruiter: Martyn Jack

Contract Length: Initial 4-month FTC

We value diversity and an inclusive culture at M&G, supported by policies and employee networks that provide networking, advice, and support for diverse communities. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or long-term conditions, and those returning from career breaks or participating in military service. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, offering interviews to candidates who meet minimum criteria and opt-in to the scheme.

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