Head of Talent / L&d in Belfast

Your new company Hays are partnering with an established and growing organisation operating across multiple locations throughout the UK and Ireland. With a strong commitment to employee development and long-term workforce capability, the business continues to invest in its people and recognises that future growth will be driven by attracting, developing and retaining the right talent. This is an opportunity to join a business where learning, progression and internal development are genuinely valued and supported. Your new role As Talent Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the organisation's approach to talent development, workforce capability and employee growth. Working closely with HR and senior leadership teams, you will identify skills gaps, support succession planning, strengthen talent pipelines and drive development initiatives across the role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery and will cover leadership development, workforce planning, apprenticeships, early careers activity, employer branding and employee development. You'll help ensure the organisation has the talent, skills and capability required to support future growth whilst creating meaningful development opportunities for employees at all levels. What you'll need to succeed Experience within Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organisational Development, HR Business Partnering or a similar people-focused role. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. Experience supporting succession planning, talent programmes or workforce planning initiatives. A passion for employee development, coaching and building capability. What you'll get in return Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. Professional development and learning opportunities. 29 days annual leave including public holidays. 5% employer pension contribution. Belfast-based position with occasional travel as required. If you're looking for an opportunity to move beyond traditional HR or training delivery and influence how a growing organisation develops and retains talent, I'd be interested in speaking with you. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: L&D Organisational Development Talent Workforce Planning Employer brand