Talent and HR Business Partner

Talent and HR Business Partner (51640MSW) Lancashire, England Salary: GBP36000 - GBP46000 per annum The role is to support the HR team in attracting and retaining talent, providing end‑to‑end recruitment processes, and delivering HR and people advice to directors, managers and leaders. It plays a key part in the people agenda, influencing strategic and day‑to‑day business goals. Responsibilities Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and new starters. Work closely with managers and leaders to understand current and future hiring needs. Build and maintain strong talent pipelines using a range of sourcing methods. Develop job adverts and attraction approaches that reflect and strengthen the employer brand. Manage recruitment channels and agencies to ensure cost‑effective hiring. Support hiring managers through the full recruitment process, including shortlisting, interviews and offers. Ensure a consistent and fair selection process, including the use of assessment tools where needed. Maintain clear and timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment journey. Oversee onboarding and induction, helping new starters settle in and add value quickly. Provide practical, day‑to‑day HR advice and support to managers and leaders. Coach and guide managers on people management, performance and employee relations matters. Support the delivery of people plans that improve engagement, performance and team effectiveness. Lead key people processes such as performance reviews and succession planning. Use recruitment and people data to identify trends and support better decision making. Support employee engagement activity and help turn feedback into meaningful action. Contribute to the development of early careers pathways, including apprenticeships. Support change initiatives and help embed a positive, values‑led culture. Qualifications Demonstrable experience in a Talent Acquisition, HR or blended TA/HR role. (Essential) CIPD qualification or equivalent experience. (Desirable) Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills. Good commercial awareness and understanding of business priorities. Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to influence, advise and build credibility with managers and leaders. Good analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions. Sound understanding of employment law and HR best practice. Experience of recruitment and candidate sourcing. Well organised and able to manage multiple priorities. Attention to detail and a structured approach to work. Proactive and self‑motivated, with a hands‑on approach. Continuous improvement mindset, open to new ideas and ways of working. Good awareness of the wider business environment and external trends. Benefits Enhanced holidays – 33 days leave or pro‑rata equivalent for all employees. Discounted gym membership. Cycle to work scheme. Mental health support. Learning and development – in‑depth training, and a minimum of 5 days development per year for all staff. Annual profit share. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Portfolio Group