Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional People & Talent Manager to lead a dynamic Human Resources team within a growth environment. In this new role, there is significant scope for an experienced individual to make a real difference to our people, in supporting the alignment of our HR strategy with the needs of the business.


Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the efficient delivery of HR services across the employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies. The role will also be responsible for overseeing the delivery of people and organisational development for the Society, including performance management, learning and development and talent management.

About The Role

Strategic Development

: Jointly develop the People Plan, ensuring alignment with the Society's growth strategy.

HR Operations

: Accountable for the delivery of efficient HR operational processes within the employee lifecycle including leading on provision of support and advice to management and staff on wellbeing, benefits and people matters.

Change Management

: Lead change management initiatives, support organisational changes and ensure smooth people transitions.

Learning & Talent Development

: Identify strategic training needs and develop appropriate plans including talent acquisition, retention and succession strategies.

Cultural Development

: Initiate programmes that foster an engaging and inclusive culture and align with the Society's values and regulatory expectations.

Performance Management

: Contribute to the Society's high-performance ethos, having end to end responsibility for performance management processes.

HR Reporting

: Provide Management Information reporting against Key Performance Indicators, ensuring best use of technology in achieving operational excellence.

Required Criteria

Qualified to degree level, you will be managing a diverse People team within a 100+ workforce with responsibility for developing operational plans that support strategic growth. With 5+ years current experience in a HR Management role, you will be a highly talented HR generalist with success in developing career and talent streams within a high-performance culture. Possessing an in-depth knowledge of Northern Ireland employment law, you will be comfortable advising on complex scenarios and leading on the implementation of advanced level projects across teams. An exceptional people leader with an empathetic style, you can demonstrate through your experience how you positively contribute to an engaging and inclusive workplace culture. You will require a driving licence and car for occasional travel across the business network.

Desired Criteria

CIPD qualified. Have a working knowledge of safe work practices. Experience gained within a multi-site business.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Careers at Progressive


We know that looking for a career means so much more than just finding a job. At Progressive, we want to help you find your happy place to work.


We firmly believe in encouraging our employees to achieve the right balance between their work and personal lives, delivering access to and promoting family-friendly policies.


This not only increases employee satisfaction but also enables Progressive to meet the needs of our Members and supports the Society in being positioned as one of the most successful financial institutions in Northern Ireland.

Company Culture

To work for Progressive is to be part of something special. We strive to nurture and develop our employees in the evolving and fast paced financial services industry. Outlined below are a list of the reasons why we feel Progressive is a great place to work:


We aim to provide an inclusive and respectful working environment, where everyone recognises the importance and impact of teamwork.


We celebrate staff diversity and work hard to ensure that our staff members feel valued as individuals and respected for their contribution to our success.


We offer opportunities for our staff to work at the heart of our communities and make real differences to our Members' lives.


We do not subscribe to a long-hours culture, instead valuing family life and supporting our staff to balance work and family commitments.

Company Benefits

We offer our staff competitive employment conditions and a range of benefits designed to achieve high levels of staff engagement and job satisfaction.


We understand that by taking steps to positively enhance the well-being of our staff, we can help them to achieve their goals and boost their motivation to deliver the best possible outcomes for our members.


Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Tuition reimbursement, Open office, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Annual Rise

Salary

50,000.00 - 60,000.00 per year