Strategic People & Talent Business Partner

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Strategic People & Talent Business PartnerSalary: £60K - £70KContract: Permanent or Fixed-Term Contract (depending on expertise and fit)Location: Salford Quays - 50/50 hybrid workingHours: Mon-Fri, 9-5Start: ASAPInterview: 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.

If you're passionate about driving transformation, embedding cultural change, and delivering sustainable growth through innovative people strategies, we want to hear from you!

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
• 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.

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Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: Other specialist positions

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: Other specialist positions

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Manchester

Job Reference: DUG335-3A7BCEE4

Date posted: 26 August 2025

Consultant: Joshua Holmes