Talent Manager

Our client is a market leading, agile and high growth, global firm within the automotive manufacturing sector. They now seek a Talent Management Advisor is a key role requiring someone who thrives in a fast paced, scale-up environment, managing multiple priorities to tight deadlines and has a genuine passion for working as part of an ambitious and commercially focused HR team.As their Talent Management Advisor, you will be supporting business leaders and HR, to drive performance management, competency frameworks, and learning strategies. This role ensures a robust cycle from goal setting through calibration aligned to corporate standards and values.Role: Talent Management AdvisorLocation: Solihull (on site)Salary: £40,000 to £45,000Contract: 6 months contractConsultant: - Please direct all enquiries regarding this role to Vic.Role Profile:Lead end-to-end performance management cycleDesign and maintain appraisal calendars, workflows, ratings guidelinesFacilitate goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviewsCoordinate calibration and talent review sessionsDevelop and sustain competency frameworksDefine role-based competencies and proficiency levelsMap competencies to career paths and skills matricesManage framework governance and version controlConduct Training Needs Analysis and translate results into plansAnalyse competency and performance gapsPrioritise learning interventions by business impactCollaborate and design blended learning solutionsAdvise and coach managersProvide training on giving feedback, setting SMART goals, and fair evaluationsOffer on-demand expertise during appraisal and calibration phasesSupport HR, Talent Acquisition, Leaders, Quality teamsAlign processes with parent-company practiceEnsure system configurations support reporting and audit trail requirementsMonitor and report on talent metricsTrack cycle completion, rating distributions, competency coverageSurface insights for continuous improvementCandidate Experience and CompetenciesStrategic mindset: translates business imperatives into talent processesProject management: plans, executes and evaluates multi-phase rolloutsStakeholder influence: builds trust with senior leaders and cross-functional teamsAnalytical aptitude: interprets performance data and uncovers trendsCommunication excellence: delivers clear guidance and impactful trainingChange agility: navigates complex matrix environments and drives adoptionAttributes:A proactive, can-do attitude with adaptability in a fast-paced environment.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.Lily Shippen is a leading recruitment agency, specialising in executive support and business support recruitment. We connect top talent with exceptional opportunities across the UK and internationally. Our expertise spans Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Manager, Chief of Staff, and HR recruitment, offering tailored solutions for businesses across various industries.We recruit for permanent, temporary, and fixed-term contract roles across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Cheshire, and beyond. Whether you’re seeking a new opportunity or looking to hire top talent, we’re here to help. If you’re an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a new challenge in a strategic, data-driven role, we would love to hear from you.

Created: 2025-07-26