Talent & Development Manager (No Direct Reports) Milton KeynesHybrid | Hours: 37 per week £50,000 - £55,000 + Car allowanceA growing automotive organisation is looking for a hands-on Talent & Development Manager to support recruitment, L&D, culture and payroll coordination. This is a manager-level role with no direct reports, working closely with the Head of HR in a small, collaborative team.
You'll shape the full employee journey - from attraction and onboarding through to development and retention. The role combines operational HR, people development and project work as the business scales.
Key Responsibilities- Manage end-to-end recruitment and improve hiring processes - Deliver onboarding, management training and wider L&D initiatives - Support talent reviews, performance processes and succession planning - Coordinate payroll changes and maintain accurate HR records - Advise managers on ER matters (probation, attendance, performance) - Support culture, engagement and people-focused projects - Use HR data to identify trends and improvementsWhat We're Looking For- Strong background in recruitment, L&D or HR advisory/partnering - Experience with ER issues and UK employment practices - Payroll knowledge (processing changes, accuracy checks) - Confident in fast-paced, multi-department environments - Strong stakeholder and relationship-building skills - Proactive and solutions-focused - Good MS Office and HR systems knowledgeDesirable: Automotive or engineering experience | CIPD Level 5+ If you are looking for work and have the desired skills and experience, apply with your up to date CV for a confidential chat.
