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We are looking for an experienced HR Development Manager to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of our people development initiatives. Working closely with senior leaders in a fast-paced, multi-customer environment, you will identify skills gaps, strengthen succession pipelines and drive initiatives that enhance leadership capability and long-term workforce development. You will also play a key role in ensuring our business remains compliant with emerging employment legislation.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of people development initiatives
Identify skills gaps, strengthen succession pipelines and drive initiatives that enhance leadership capability and long-term workforce development
Play a key role in ensuring business remains compliant with emerging employment legislation
Design and deliver development strategies that translate organisational goals into an effective people development plan
Lead the implementation of new employment legislation, updating policies, guidance and training materials to ensure full compliance and minimise organisational risk
Take ownership of key HR development projects including capability frameworks, talent development initiatives and succession programmes
Shape and deliver training strategies, designing and delivering training solutions to enhance skills, strengthen capability and support operational excellence
Partner with leaders to identify current and future skills gaps, building targeted development interventions and robust succession plans across all business units
Oversee and continuously improve succession planning cycles, ensuring continuity of critical roles and supporting leaders to nurture internal talent
Coach and mentor managers, helping to strengthen people leadership, performance management and employee engagement
Use organisational data to analyse development needs, recommending organisational development (OD) improvements and measuring impact
Develop and embed HR policies, procedures and programmes related to training, development, talent management, performance and succession
Collaborate closely with HR Advisors, ensuring they grow capability and gain wider exposure to HR development practices
Build strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders, managers and key stakeholders to influence decisions and drive a culture of continuous development
Requirements:
Experience operating at HRBP or HR Development Manager level
Strong background in fast-paced, multi-site or multi-customer environments
Solid understanding of current and upcoming UK employment legislation
Experience designing, managing and delivering people development projects
CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working toward)
Comfortable working in a hybrid pattern – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home