Head of Talent

Pension Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Pension Insurance Corporation (“PIC”) provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. Our purpose is to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders. We achieve our purpose by setting Companywide strategic objectives and driving a healthy culture based on our PIC Values of Resilient, Adaptable, and Loyal.

PIC is recruiting for a Head of Talent who will play an instrumental role, taking responsibility for designing and implementing an integrated talent and engagement strategy that delivers against our talent needs now and for the future.

As Head of Talent, you will lead both the Talent Acquisition and the Learning and Development teams to ensure we attract, enable, engage and retain top talent within the organisation. The role involves overseeing the entire recruitment process, implementing effective talent management programs, and ensuring the alignment of talent strategies with the company’s overall business objectives.

You will apply knowledge and insights concerning recruitment and development to ensure we have the talent in the organisation required to achieve our purpose, and own the DEI strategy and Employee Value Proposition for PIC to ensure both that they align with PIC's values and strategic goals and make PIC an inclusive and attractive organisation for the range of talent we need.

Specific accountabilities assigned to the role of Head of Talent within the HR function:

1. Responsible for the delivery of the Talent Strategy to meet the growing needs of the business.
2. Lead and manage the Talent Acquisition team, providing guidance and support to ensure effective hiring processes.
3. Oversee the Learning & Development function to ensure continuous growth and skill enhancement of employees.
4. Ensure your teams are appropriately resourced with the correct knowledge and skillset to deliver the relevant and agreed outcomes for the function. Elevate talent to develop and enhance both technical and non-technical skills required to deliver a strong performance.
5. Collaborate with senior leadership to provide a clear plan of appropriate recruitment and L&D initiatives to meet their talent and skills requirements in the short, medium and long term.
6. Oversee the onboarding process to ensure all new hires, including NEDs, are integrated smoothly into the organisation.
7. Design and implement talent development programs, including training, mentorship, and career development initiatives.
8. Develop and execute DE&I strategies to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) which aligns with PIC’s organizational values and strategic goals and effectively communicates the unique benefits and opportunities we offer to our employees.
10. Monitor and analyse talent metrics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment, development, and DEI programs.
11. Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that promotes employee engagement and retention.
12. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent management, Learning & Development, and DEI.
13. Keeps informed of industry trends, market developments, regulatory changes in the public and private sectors, as well as best practices related to Talent Management by attending industry seminars, reading and sharing relevant published articles.

Knowledge:

1. Good technical knowledge of recruitment practices
2. Established knowledge of talent strategies and techniques used for identifying talent
3. Familiar with HRIS, ATS and LMS
4. Established knowledge of diversity and inclusion trends in the insurance industry including cognitive diversity
5. Advanced knowledge of data management and insight techniques

Skills:

1. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
2. Strong organisational and project management skills
3. Strong communication skills
4. Ability to persuade and influence both directly and indirectly
5. Ability to manage people and other resources effectively
6. Ability to organize work to meet deadlines
7. Manage budgets applying sound commercial judgement
8. Good working knowledge of relevant IT systems
9. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Experience:

1. Recognised HR qualification
2. Experience in developing talent programs
3. Experience working in a corporate or consulting environment
4. Proven experience in talent acquisition and management

In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme and much more.