Talent & Performance Business Partner

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Talent & Performance Business Partner

Location: London - Hybrid working model

Closing date: 2nd March

Candidates will be considered as they apply, therefore early applications are encouraged.

About Springer Nature Group

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About The Role

As Talent and Performance Business Partner, you will work with senior leaders and key stakeholders to build the people capability required by the business strategy of the specific divisions or functions they support. You will focus on identifying the business talent needs, shaping and implementing talent management, learning & development and performance initiatives to deliver on these business objectives.

You will work as part of the HR Business Partner teams, collaborating closely with HR Projects Managers and the Talent and Performance CoEs, with the aim to support and improve business talent capability ensuring that business strategy is supported by relevant T&P plans.

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in our London office on a hybrid working model. It is a 12-month maternity cover contract to start in May 2025.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance to business leaders on talent related topics including talent management, development and succession planning.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with specific client groups and build a deep understanding of the business needs and challenges.
• Design and coordinate global talent & performance projects to improve business performance.
• Manage the divisional budget and use data-driven approach and appropriate analytics to make decisions.
• Drive the T&P aspects of transformation and change processes ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Lead the rollout of job families and career pathing in the division.
• Review and optimise talent management processes.
• Promote and leverage global T&P strategies within the division.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

• Solid experience in a Talent, Learning & Performance role within a global HR team.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering training & workshops globally.
• Experience of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to think about talent management strategically.
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills.
• Excellent negotiating and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Resilient and proactive approach.

Desirable

• Demonstrable awareness of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Additional languages besides proficiency in English.

To apply, please include:

• A CV which should include a brief account of your accomplishments.

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive.