The role The Talent Management Advisor will work across the whole employee cohort of the client population, offering advice and guidance on key issues such as employee relations, employee performance and employee retention. They will work closely with the Talent Management Leads. The role will require regular travel across regional offices in Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Inverness. The responsibilities The TMA will have responsibility for the majority of ER issues that arise in their relevant function area and require good knowledge and training, confidence in resolving issues informally and advising the relevant line managers and/or Staff Partners on good and fair practices. They will help guide managers on HR matters and be the first point of contact. Coaching relevant line managers and/or Staff Partners on good and fair practices. The role undertakes specific project work for group or firm-wide initiatives, working closely with the TML e.g., ensuring timelines are met, deliverables are set and contribute towards the development of the content for these initiatives. The TMA will provide support, mentoring and advice to the People Operations Administration team and provide training and support as well as be at hand to help answer ad hoc queries, working closely with the People Operations Manager. The TMA will be comfortable with analysing and presenting data e.g., monthly MI reporting, engagement survey results, exit interviews, leavers and sickness analysis. In order that these may make a meaningful impact on the people management of the Northern Regional Group. The TMA will work closely with the Head of People Operations to review current processes to check for quality of outputs and value delivered by the People Operations team. Collaboration across the People Operations and the wider People Experience teams is key to the success of this role. The TMA will work closely with the TML to support the Partners and leaders within the client group supported, and where required and appropriate, lead certain projects and initiatives. The TMA will be expected to share knowledge and lessons learnt with the broader People Experience team to ensure any necessary changes and updates to processes, policies and systems have been made. You Requires broad or specialised knowledge from advanced specialised training, work experience or a relevant degree or equivalent. Relevant experience within specific area of work in professional services or a partnership. Able to use judgement / experience to tackle issues and seek advice on more complex problems. Strong analytical skills, based on systems and models relevant to the field of work. Strong computer literacy and understanding of relevant software. Keeps up to date on all required training such as information security. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; including communicating with technical and non-technical clients and staff at all organisational levels. High levels of commitment and ability to act when necessary. Team-focused mentality, understanding that the function must work collaboratively to drive success. Strong presentation skills and ability to be persuasive. Able to use judgement / experience to tackle issues and seek advice on more complex problems. Strong analytical skills, based on systems and models relevant to the field of work. Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. About us Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm. When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We’re a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We’re committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset – our people. As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top. We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal.