Talent Specialist

3 weeks ago


Worthing, United Kingdom Southern Water Full time

Closing Date

2024-11-22

Talent Specialist
Location : Durrington with a hybrid approach
Contract : 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Hours : 37 hours per week
Salary : up to £65,000

Are you ready to make a tangible impact on the future of Southern Water’s workforce?

We’re looking for a Talent Specialist to shape and implement a talent strategy that will ensure our teams have the skills and capabilities needed to meet the unique challenges of the water industry. This role is ideal for a creative and hands-on professional with a strong understanding of talent development, who can combine strategic thinking with a practical approach to drive real change.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As Talent Specialist , you will play a critical role in Southern Water’s transformation by:

Building Talent Programs : Designing and implementing programs that enhance employee capabilities, support career development, and improve internal mobility. You’ll be identifying key skills and capabilities needed to achieve our strategic objectives, creating targeted development initiatives to close capability gaps. Collaborative Partnerships : Working closely with Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Management, HR Business Partners, L&D teams, and operational leads across the business to address talent needs. You’ll spend time with teams and heads of departments to understand skill gaps and transfer critical knowledge. Engagement with Early Careers : Collaborating with our Early Careers team to create pathways that attract and develop new talent, ensuring a pipeline of future-ready professionals.

In this role, you’ll be encouraged to bring creativity to the table, along with a commercial mindset focused on cost-effective solutions. You’ll work closely with our business leaders, immersing yourself in team dynamics, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing innovative approaches to enhance talent efficiency. Through these efforts, you’ll also play a vital role in addressing knowledge gaps within the industry, helping Southern Water lead with a skilled, forward-thinking workforce.

What You Bring

To thrive as our Talent Specialist , you should have:

Experience in Talent Development : Proven track record in the talent space with operational experience in creating and implementing talent programs. Creative Problem-Solving : An innovative approach to addressing talent gaps and a passion for creating impactful development opportunities. Commercial Acumen : Ability to manage resources wisely, prioritising impactful investments that drive results for our business. Workday or Similar HCM/HRIS System Experience : Familiarity with Workday or a comparable HRIS system is desirable, enabling you to leverage technology for talent management

Why This Role?

Though this is a 12-month fixed-term contract, it could be the start of a long, impactful career at Southern Water. We value talent and commitment, and for the right person, this role is an ideal platform to build a legacy in a forward-looking organisation. You’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference, opening doors to future growth and long-term success within our people function.

Why Join Southern Water?

Southern Water is at the forefront of a significant transformation, guided by a new leadership team and an ambitious five-year strategy. As Talent Specialist , you’ll have the opportunity to directly shape the skills and capabilities of a dedicated team, driving impactful initiatives and building a legacy within Southern Water. Join us and help create a workforce ready to meet the future.

Apply now to become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in an essential industry.

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