Head of People & Training (Permanent) in Maghera

People & Talent Manager ScaleX Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with Specialist Group in the appointment of a People & Talent Manager to join the business at an exciting stage of its continued growth. Specialist Group is a leading provider of bespoke joinery, fit-out, glass, metal and specialist interior solutions, delivering complex projects for clients across the UK, Ireland and internationally. As the Group continues to grow, this is an opportunity for an experienced HR/People professional to take ownership of the people function and play an influential role in shaping how Specialist Group attracts, develops, engages and retains its people. Reporting into the senior leadership team and working closely with Directors and managers across the Group, the People & Talent Manager will take ownership of the full employee lifecycle. This is a standalone, highly visible role with significant autonomy. It will suit someone who enjoys being close to the business – providing practical HR support day-to-day while also developing the people processes, systems and initiatives required to support a growing organisation. Providing practical HR advice, guidance and coaching to managers and employees across the Group. Supporting employee relations, performance management, absence, probation and other key people matters. Leading workforce planning, recruitment and resourcing activity across the business. Driving learning & development, career pathways and succession planning. Building future talent pipelines through apprenticeships, Higher Level Apprenticeships and partnerships with schools, colleges and universities. Developing and improving HR systems, processes, policies and people reporting. Supporting salary benchmarking, progression and internal career opportunities. Providing meaningful people insights and recommendations to the management team and Board. Working with external HR, recruitment, coaching and development partners where specialist support is required. We're looking for a capable and commercially minded People/HR professional who is comfortable taking ownership and operating with a high degree of autonomy. At least 3 years' experience within a broad HR, People or Talent role. Strong generalist HR knowledge, including employee relations and performance management. Experience of recruitment, resourcing and talent development. Strong organisational, communication and relationship-building skills. The ability to balance a positive employee experience with the commercial and operational needs of the business. This isn't a role where you'll simply inherit a mature HR function and maintain existing processes. You'll have the autonomy to improve processes, introduce new ideas, develop managers, strengthen talent pipelines and help build the people infrastructure required to support the next stage of the Group's growth. Apply through LinkedIn or contact ScaleX Talent Solutions for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.