HR Generalist – People and Talent Manager
* up to £84,000 + 5-10% bonus
* Permanent
* Hybrid – 3 days on site, central London
* ASAP start
Are you passionate about shaping the future of talent strategy and people capability?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced People Partnering & Talent Manager to take a leading role in driving organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, and cultural transformation within a purpose-led organisation.
In this strategic position, you’ll partner with senior leaders to design and deliver a people strategy that empowers growth, builds leadership capability, and ensures the organisation is equipped for the future.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic People Leadership
* Lead the design and delivery of a forward-looking people plan aligned with organisational goals.
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing workforce, succession, and organisational design decisions.
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and inclusion.
* Deputise for the Head of People when required, playing a key role in shaping people and culture strategy.
Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
* Lead the full talent lifecycle – from attraction and selection to onboarding and retention.
* Build and implement an employer brand that supports diverse and inclusive hiring.
* Drive strategic workforce planning, identifying future capability needs and succession gaps.
* Partner with business leaders to create talent pipelines and leadership development initiatives.
Organisational Capability & Development
* Work closely with Organisational Development specialists to align capability and learning initiatives to strategic priorities.
* Use people analytics to drive insight-led decisions and measure impact across talent initiatives.
* Lead on succession planning, identifying and developing high-potential talent across the organisation.
Reward, Performance & Governance
* Oversee performance management frameworks and job evaluation processes.
* Ensure reward structures and benchmarking remain competitive and fair.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR governance, ensuring compliance and best practice.
About You
You’ll be a forward-thinking people leader with the credibility and confidence to influence at senior level. You’ll thrive in a role that blends strategic partnering with hands-on delivery.
What we’re looking for:
* Extensive HR Business Partnering experience, ideally within a complex or regulated environment.
* Proven success in talent strategy, succession planning, and workforce design.
* Strong leadership skills with experience developing and coaching HR professionals.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
* CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) qualification.
* Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategy.
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