Strategic People and Talent Business Partner

TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC; Salford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Strategic People and Talent Business Partner to shape its transformation from a Telco to a Techco. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience and a track record in driving organizational change. This senior role involves partnering with executives and overseeing key HR initiatives to foster a high-performance culture. The company offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic HR roles, preferably in technology or product-led organizations.
• Strong generalist and specialist HR skills, including organization design and change management.
• Proven success in leading enterprise-wide cultural and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Establish effective ways of working and prioritize initiatives.
• Enable self-service capabilities and create a positive, innovative environment.
• Identify and deliver people solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Trusted senior partner to executives

Building relationships across all levels

Driving leadership development

Executing talent strategies

Fostering a positive employee environment

Providing data-driven insights

Education

MCIPD/FCIPD qualification

Job description

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Strategic People and Talent Business Partner

Apply locations Salford Quays, Manchester | Full time | Posted Yesterday | Job Requisition ID: R0011912

The Company

TalkTalk’s vision is to be the most recommended Wi-Fi provider in the UK by 2028 with a growing, profitable base. Success requires us to simplify our processes, our partnerships, and reduce costs.

"TalkTalk is the uncomplicated way to get excellent in-home Wi-Fi coverage. We stand out by offering intelligent, simple products that work perfectly first-time, without fuss or jargon. Our customer service is the best in the industry.”

Our goal is to deliver simplified, customer-delighting Wi-Fi products and enhance the digital experience for customers and employees. This is supported by a technology platform that leverages data for innovation, decision-making, and automation, providing a more cost-efficient service.

Role Summary

As TalkTalk transforms from a Telco to a Techco, our People and Culture Team seeks a highly experienced Strategic People and Talent Business Partner to help shape this future. This senior, hands-on role requires a proven track record in strategic people partnering, translating our people and culture strategy into actionable, business-aligned initiatives for transformational outcomes.

You will be a trusted advisor to our Executive Committee, providing strategic leadership, identifying and delivering people solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness, simplify our structure, and foster a high-performance, engaged culture. Your expertise in organizational design, talent management, and data-driven decision-making will be crucial to our growth and cultural transformation.

Key responsibilities include establishing effective ways of working, prioritizing initiatives, enabling self-service capabilities, and creating a positive, innovative environment aligned with our strategic objectives.

We seek a confident, resilient self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, innovative, and accountable culture. In return, we offer abundant development opportunities.

Required Skills & Experience

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in:

• Trusted senior partner to executives, translating business priorities into effective people initiatives
• Building credible relationships across all levels, promoting inclusion and performance culture
• Driving leadership development, organizational design, and cultural transformation
• Executing talent strategies, succession planning, and workforce planning
• Embedding performance metrics and fostering a positive employee environment
• Providing data-driven insights, monitoring performance, and advising on industry trends

Success Criteria

Ideal candidates will possess:

• MCIPD/FCIPD qualification with extensive experience in strategic HR roles, preferably within technology or product-led organizations
• Strong generalist and specialist HR skills, including organization design and change management
• Proven success in leading enterprise-wide cultural and organizational change
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive talent strategies
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and data analytics skills

Behaviours and Attributes

• Systemic thinking, adaptability, and a proactive problem-solving approach
• High emotional intelligence, resilience, and collaborative mindset
• Willingness to challenge the status quo with tact and data-backed insights

Be Yourself. Make an Impact. Join Us.

As a Top 50 Inclusive Employer, we value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone can be authentic.

We offer flexible working arrangements, collaborative spaces, and comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, private healthcare, pension scheme, and employee discounts.

About Us

Our mission is to deliver simple, affordable, reliable connectivity to all. We foster a dynamic, innovative environment where you can thrive from anywhere, working on impactful projects that challenge the status quo and deliver value to our customers.