People & Talent Business Partner

Join to apply for the People & Talent Business Partner role at Robert Walters This range is provided by Robert Walters. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range People & Talent Business Partner Salary: £70K - £80K per annumContract: Permanent or Fixed-Term Contract availableLocation: Salford Quays - 50/50 hybrid workingHours: Mon-Fri, 9-5Start: ASAP - 4 weeks notice maxInterview: 2 stages - 1 virtual, 1 F2F Are you ready to shape the future of an organisation embarking on an exciting cultural transformation? We’re transitioning from a traditional industry leader to a cutting-edge technology company, and our People and Culture Team is at the heart of this journey. We’re looking for visionary Strategic People and Talent Business Partners to join us in driving impactful change. This is a senior, hands‑on role where you’ll work closely with Executive Committee members and their teams, providing strategic thought leadership and delivering actionable people initiatives that align with business goals. You’ll play a critical role in enabling organisational effectiveness, simplifying structures, powering leaders, growing talent, and fostering a high-performance culture. What You’ll Do As a trusted advisor and transformation leader, you will: Strategic Partnering: Translate business priorities into actionable people initiatives that drive organisational effectiveness. Build strong relationships across all levels while championing inclusion and engagement. Transformation Leadership: Lead organisational design and transformation initiatives, guiding leaders through change while embedding positive cultural behaviours. Talent Management: Execute talent strategies that attract, retain, and grow key skills while promoting diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion. Develop robust workforce plans to ensure the right talent is in place at the right time. Culture Building: Drive engagement strategies that enhance colleague experiences while embedding performance metrics to foster continuous improvement. Data-Driven Insights: Use data and market trends to inform decision-making, measure organisational effectiveness, and deliver operational excellence. We’re seeking candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments and bring: Experience: MCIPD/FCIPD qualification with significant experience in strategic partnering or OE/talent roles at executive levels within agile organisations—ideally product‑led or technology‑focused businesses. Expertise: Strong generalist HR abilities paired with specialist knowledge in areas like talent management, organisational design, or people services leadership. Transformation Skills: Proven ability to lead cultural transformations, guide operating model redesigns, and deliver impactful change programs. Leadership Development: Expertise in coaching leaders to build capability, accountability, and agility within scalable structures. Analytical Mindset: Ability to use data insights to influence stakeholders and drive action while tracking business impact. Attributes: A collaborative mindset with resilience, adaptability, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. Why Join Us? We believe in creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Here’s what we offer: Flexible hybrid working – minimum 50% office presence for collaboration Generous holiday package – 25 days annual leave + wellbeing days + your birthday off Private healthcare for all employees Free broadband for employees Life event gifts – celebrating milestones like marriages and births Inclusive employee networks supporting connection and conversation Salary sacrifice schemes for dental care, gym memberships & more Big retail & leisure discounts 3 paid volunteering days annually – because making a difference matters Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re passionate about driving transformational change through innovative people strategies and want to be part of an exciting journey from traditional industry leader to tech innovator, apply today Together, let’s shape the future of connectivity. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr