Talent & Development Manager (No Direct Reports)
Milton Keynes
Hybrid | Hours: 37 per week
£50,000 - £55,000 + Car allowance
A growing automotive organisation is looking for a hands‑on Talent & Development Manager to support recruitment, L&D, culture and payroll coordination. This is a manager‑level role with no direct reports, working closely with the Head of HR in a small, collaborative team.
You’ll shape the full employee journey – from attraction and onboarding through to development and retention. The role combines operational HR, people development and project work as the business scales.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage end‑to‑end recruitment and improve hiring processes
* Deliver onboarding, management training and wider L&D initiatives
* Support talent reviews, performance processes and succession planning
* Coordinate payroll changes and maintain accurate HR records
* Advise managers on ER matters (probation, attendance, performance)
* Support culture, engagement and people‑focused projects
* Use HR data to identify trends and improvements
What We’re Looking For
* Strong background in recruitment, L&D or HR advisory/partnering
* Experience with ER issues and UK employment practices
* Payroll knowledge (processing changes, accuracy checks)
* Confident in fast‑paced, multi‑department environments
* Strong stakeholder and relationship‑building skills
* Proactive and solutions‑focused
* Good MS Office and HR systems knowledge
Desirable: Automotive or engineering experience | CIPD Level 5+
If you are looking for work and have the desired skills and experience, apply with your up‑to‑date CV for a confidential chat.
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