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Job: Senior Performance & Talent Specialist
Location: Windsor (with occasional travel)
Contract Duration: 6 months
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a purpose-driven organisation? Our client, a leading player in the utilities industry, is undergoing an exciting transformation to help millions live sustainably and affordably. As they strive towards a net-zero future, they are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Performance & Talent Specialist to join their dynamic Performance & Talent team!
What You'll Do:
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Drive Best practises:Lead talent reviews and succession planning, identifying and assessing key talent while proposing innovative development initiatives that encourage mobility and advancement.
- Consult Across the Business:Collaborate with HR Directors, Recruitment, and Learning & Development teams to build robust talent management plans, pinpoint skill gaps, and fulfil future needs.
- Manage Performance Management:Simplify the colleague experience while fostering a culture of continuous feedback and career conversations.
- Strengthen Talent Pipelines:Partner with L&D and Strategic Workforce Planning to diversify talent for leadership roles, implementing high-potential programmes and promoting diversity & inclusion initiatives.
- Provide Expert Guidance:Develop materials and offer influential advice on talent management, rolling out new products and solutions that align with best practises.
- Support Talent programmes:Work closely with L&D to ensure effective design and implementation of development programmes that deliver real results.
- Shape Competency Frameworks:Define critical skills and capabilities to assess talent and create clear career pathways.
- Leverage Workday:optimise the use of Workday to enhance talent management activities, using data and insights for informed decision-making.
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Expertise in Talent Management:Proven experience in designing and implementing talent and performance management practises.
- Collaboration Skills:A natural collaborator who can influence and co-create solutions across diverse teams.
- Project Management Experience:Demonstrated success in delivering projects within large, complex organisations.
- Analytical Abilities:Strong critical thinking skills with a knack for data-driven insights.
- Leadership Support Experience:A track record of helping leaders identify and develop talent.
- Effective Communication:Excellent relationship management skills that foster trust and engagement.
- Adaptability:Comfort in navigating ambiguity with a proactive, resilient, and results-oriented mindset.
Join our client on this incredible journey of growth and transformation! If you are enthusiastic about shaping talent and performance in a forward-thinking organisation, we want to hear from you!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
