Talent Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Sindlesham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

The Nirvana Collection offers a unique combination of spa, gym, health, and hotel facilities, setting a benchmark for excellence in the health and wellness industry. We’re now looking for an experienced Talent Business Partner, with expertise in Learning & Development (L&D), to join our growing HR team. This newly created role will work closely with senior leadership and managers to shape talent strategy, drive L&D initiatives, and support business growth. You’ll have the opportunity to influence key projects that enhance employee development, engagement, and retention.

What you’ll do:

• Design and deliver impactful L&D programmes focused on leadership, customer service, and operational training.
• Develop and execute talent strategies aligned with business goals.
• Partner with managers to identify skill gaps and implement growth-focused initiatives.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, career development, and succession planning.
• Lead HR projects to drive engagement, performance, and wellbeing.
• Use data to assess and report on the effectiveness of L&D initiatives.

Who you’ll be:

• Proven experience as a Talent Business Partner or equivalent, HR Business Partner, or L&D Specialist, ideally within the hospitality sector or a service-oriented industry.
• Strong background in Learning & Development, including experience designing, implementing and delivering training programmes and initiatives aimed at employee growth.
• Ability to lead projects, such as change management, engagement initiatives, or process improvement.
• Experience with talent acquisition, employee retention, and career development in a hospitality context.
• Experience with performance management systems and the ability to drive the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to development.
• Familiarity with HR technology systems (HRIS, LMS, etc.) and experience analysing and reporting on HR metrics.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence leadership and managers at all levels of the business.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills.

Qualifications:

• CIPD - Associate Diploma in Learning & Development or equivalent.
• Coaching qualification from a recognised coaching accreditation body is desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about employee development and fostering a continuous learning environment.
• Proactive and results-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• A strategic thinker who can align talent initiatives with overall business goals and drive long-term success.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to offer practical solutions to business challenges.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the business.

What we’ll offer you:

• Life Assurance (4 x Annual Salary)
• Private Health Insurance *
• Membership to Nirvana Spa & Gym 108
• Complimentary guest passes *
• Discounts on selected products
• Company sick pay *
• Free on-site parking

(* upon successful completion of probationary period)