People & Talent Manager (VANRATH Exclusive)

VANRATH is delighted to be exclusively partnering with one of Northern Ireland's most well-known financial institutions for the appointment of a newly created People & Talent Manager role. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional People & Talent Manager to lead a dynamic Human Resources team within a growth environment.

In this new role, there is significant scope for an experienced individual to make a real difference to their people, supporting the alignment of the HR strategy with the needs of the business. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the efficient delivery of HR services across the employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.

The role will also be responsible for overseeing the delivery of people and organisational development, including performance management, learning and development, and talent management. This role will be based in Head Office, located in Belfast City Centre, and will be a blend of office and home working.

• Strategic Development: Jointly develop the People Plan, ensuring alignment with the company growth strategy.
• HR Operations: Accountable for the delivery of efficient HR operational processes within the employee lifecycle, including leading on provision of support and advice to management and staff on wellbeing, benefits, and people matters.
• Change Management: Lead change management initiatives, support organisational changes, and ensure smooth people transitions.
• Learning & Talent Development: Identify strategic training needs and develop appropriate plans including talent acquisition, retention, and succession strategies.
• Cultural Development: Initiate programmes that foster an engaging and inclusive culture and align with the company values and regulatory expectations.
• Performance Management: Contribute to the company's high-performance ethos, having end-to-end responsibility for performance management processes.
• HR Reporting: Provide Management Information reporting against Key Performance Indicators, ensuring best use of technology in achieving operational excellence.

Required Criteria: Qualified to degree level, you will be managing a diverse People team within a 100+ workforce with responsibility for developing operational plans that support strategic growth. With 5+ years current experience leading a small HR team (circa 5 people), you will be a highly talented HR generalist with success in developing career and talent streams within a high-performance culture. Possessing an in-depth knowledge of Northern Ireland employment law, you will be comfortable advising on complex scenarios and leading on the implementation of advanced level projects across teams. An exceptional people leader with an empathetic style, you can demonstrate through your experience how you positively contribute to an engaging and inclusive workplace culture. You will require a driving licence and car for occasional travel across the business network.

Desired Criteria: CIPD qualified. Have a working knowledge of safe work practices. Experience gained within a multi-site business.

£50,000.00 - £60,000.00 per year, 35 hours per week. Generous holidays including up to 12 days Bank Holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell more. Extra paid day off for your Birthday, Wedding Day Leave (one day paid leave), Moving House Leave (one day paid leave). Enhanced employer pension contribution to pension scheme up to 20%. Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes. Health cash back plan. External study policy and great training opportunities. Employee Assistance programme. Health and well-being initiatives including health checks. Volunteering opportunities. Charitable giving options. Friendly and supportive working environment.

For further information on this exclusive HR job, please contact Richard McFarland (Assoc. CIPD) in the strictest confidence.