Talent Management Partner

CareCo UK Ltd; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Talent Management Partner to enhance their Learning & Development team. This full-time role is pivotal in designing and implementing talent development initiatives that align with the company's objectives. You'll focus on competency frameworks, performance management, and succession planning, ensuring that every team member receives tailored support for their growth. With a commitment to innovative solutions and strong analytical skills, you will help shape the future of talent management within the organization. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and employee development, and enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

32 days of annual leave

Employee assistance program

CareMiles staff benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Annual flu jabs

25% employee discount

Qualifications

• Experience in talent management or similar HR roles.
• Proficiency in developing competency frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a competency matrix for all roles.
• Coordinate the performance management process to align with business goals.

Skills

Talent Management

Succession Planning

Performance Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Tools

HR Management Systems

Learning Management Systems

Job description

At CareCo, we make every day easier for people.

As the UK's leading mobility retailer, our goal is to ensure that everyone who needs assistance receives the appropriate support. A career at CareCo involves being part of a team dedicated to achieving this mission.

Our Talent Management Partner will be a key member of our evolving Learning & Development team. This newly created role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing talent development initiatives aligned with CareCo’s business objectives. The focus areas include competency frameworks, performance management, talent profiling, and succession planning.

This is a full-time, permanent position, comprising 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday. The role is based at our Braintree site with the option to work from home one day a week.

What are my responsibilities?

• Develop, implement, and maintain a competency matrix for all roles, reflecting personal effectiveness, leadership skills, and role-specific competencies.
• Coordinate the performance management process to align with business goals and support individual development. Ensure meaningful performance conversations and analyze talent data to identify trends and development opportunities.
• Create and implement talent profiling tools to monitor employee competencies, performance standards, career aspirations, and development needs. Use this data to recommend tailored learning paths and organizational development initiatives.
• Design and execute a succession planning strategy for critical roles, developing internal talent pools with personalized development plans to prepare employees for future roles.
• Collaborate with L&D Partners to identify suitable development programs and training initiatives.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on talent metrics, including competency assessments, performance reviews, and succession planning outcomes.

What skills & experience are required?

• Experience in talent management, succession planning, or similar HR/L&D/OD roles within an internal team.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing competency frameworks, performance management systems, and talent development programs.
• Knowledge of current trends and technologies in talent development, with a commitment to innovative solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments and leadership levels.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to inform talent initiatives.
• Proficiency in using HR, performance, talent, and learning management systems for project management and reporting.
• Highly organized, with effective project management and prioritization skills.

What would working for CareCo offer me?

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 32 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, with additional days for long service.
• Access to our employee assistance program, offering 24-hour confidential support.
• Access to CareMiles, our staff benefits platform, including Cycle-to-Work and discounts at various retailers.
• Free on-site parking and annual flu jabs.
• 25% employee discount.