Location: Hybrid (travel to various sites required)
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + Car Allowance
An expanding automotive organisation is seeking a proactive Talent & Development Manager to lead recruitment, learning and development, culture initiatives, and payroll coordination. Reporting closely to the HR Director within a small, collaborative team, this managerial role involves no direct reports but offers significant scope to influence people strategy across the business.
This role requires someone comfortable travelling between multiple operational sites, building strong relationships with managers and acting as a trusted HR partner.
Role Overview
You will oversee the entire employee lifecycle – from attraction and onboarding to development and retention. The role blends operational HR expertise, business partnering, employee development, and project management, supporting the organisation’s continued growth while ensuring HR initiatives align with wider business objectives.
You will also play a key role in delivering training programmes, managing small HR projects, and supporting cost and budget responsibilities, contributing to the effective management of HR-related spend.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, enhancing hiring efficiency and candidate experience
Deliver onboarding programmes, management training, and wider learning and development initiatives across the business
Deliver and facilitate training sessions for managers and employees
Act as an HR business partner to managers, providing guidance on people matters and supporting operational decision-making
Support talent reviews, performance management processes, and succession planning
Advise managers on employee relations matters including probation, attendance, and performance management
Coordinate payroll adjustments and maintain accurate HR records
Contribute to culture, engagement, and wider people-focused projects
Manage and support small HR projects linked to people strategy and organisational development
Support cost management and budget oversight, ensuring HR activities align with financial targets and P&L considerations
Utilise HR data to identify trends and recommend improvements
Travel to different sites to support managers and ensure consistent HR support across the organisation
Candidate Profile
Solid HR knowledge with experience in HR advisory or business partnering roles
Proven experience in recruitment, learning and development, or HR generalist roles
Experience delivering training and development programmes
Knowledge of employee relations and UK employment legislation
Familiarity with payroll processes, including amendments and accuracy verification
Experience supporting budget or cost management responsibilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Proactive, solutions-oriented approach
Competent in MS Office and HR information systems
Willingness to travel to different company sites as part of the role
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Experience within the automotive or engineering sectors
CIPD Level 5 qualification or higher
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year