Talent Development Specialist

The Talent Development Specialist plays a key role in strengthening manager capability, embedding consistent performance practices, and supporting employee development across Perkbox.

Working closely with the Head of Talent & Employee Development, this role combines hands-on delivery with practical advisory support. You’ll partner with managers to improve performance conversations, support development planning, and help bring learning and engagement initiatives to life across the business.

This is a visible role that requires both confidence and pragmatism - someone who can build credibility with managers, provide guidance on people-related challenges, and take ownership of delivering key initiatives.

This role is well suited to someone with a solid foundation in HR or People who is looking to deepen their expertise in performance, development and employee experience, while continuing to grow in scope and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Performance & Capability

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the performance cycle (OKRs, reflections, timelines and completion tracking)

• Support consistency in performance conversations across teams, guiding managers on best practice

• Support early performance interventions, equipping managers with practical tools and confidence

• Embed meaningful 1:1 practices and development planning standards

Manager & Development Enablement

• Deliver manager enablement workshops focused on feedback, accountability and development conversations

• Support the rollout and adoption of career and skills frameworks

• Curate practical development pathways aligned to business priorities

• Contribute to the design and improvement of learning initiatives

• Evaluate effectiveness and suggest improvements based on feedback and data

Employee Lifecycle & Standards

• Lead delivery and ongoing improvement of induction experiences

• Embed clear probation standards and support manager checkpoints

• Partner with managers to ensure new starters are set up for early success

• Identify and flag lifecycle risks impacting performance or retention

Engagement & Communication

• Coordinate the engagement survey cycle (timings, comms, tracking)

• Support SMT and managers in following through on engagement action plans

• Draft clear, practical internal communications related to performance and development

• Support recognition embedding aligned to behavioural standards

• Coordinate Culture Champions activity in line with strategic direction

Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership

• Build strong working relationships with managers and support them on performance and development matters

• Work closely with People Operations to ensure accurate reporting and smooth processes

• Collaborate with the Senior Consultant (engagement strategy) to ensure alignment between performance and engagement activity

• Work in partnership with the Head of Talent to shape and deliver key initiatives

Success in this role will be demonstrated through clear improvements in manager capability, performance consistency and employee development across the business.

To be successful, you'll have:

• 3–5 years’ experience in an HR, People or Talent role

• Experience supporting and advising managers on performance, development or people-related challenges

• Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle (onboarding, probation, performance, development)

• Experience supporting performance cycles or structured processes

• Confidence building relationships with managers and influencing day-to-day behaviour

• Experience delivering or facilitating workshops, training or development sessions

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong follow-through

Bonus points if you bring:

• Experience in a fast paced, scaling or performance-focused environment

• Exposure to engagement surveys or employee feedback processes

• Experience using HR or learning platforms

• Interest in learning, performance and capability development

• L&D, HR or coaching qualification (or working towards one)

Why Perkbox?

In 2025, Perkbox and Vivup came together under one name: the new and evolved Perkbox.

We joined forces to create something bigger and better - a single, unified platform built to care for, connect with, and celebrate employees in all areas of life. With more than 20 years of combined experience across public, private, SME and corporate sectors, we’re now supporting over 4 million employees across 7,500 organisations.

From access to expert mental health services to help with the cost of everyday essentials, our expanded range of benefits and wellbeing tools meets people where they are - at work and beyond.

Together, we’re redefining what employee benefits can be. And we’re just getting started.

The Interview Process

Our interview process involves 3 main stages:

• Short call with a member of the TA team

• 30-minute video call with Hiring Manager and one other team member

• Final Interview and task with two members of the team

Our average process takes around 2-3 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process. If you have any specific questions ahead of this, please contact us on [email protected]

We’re committed to being an inclusive employer and creating a fair workplace for all. We encourage applications from candidates across all backgrounds, circumstances, ages, disabilities, ethnicities, religions or beliefs, gender identities, or sexual orientations

We're happy to offer reasonable adjustments during our hiring process. Just let us know, and we'll make it work for you. Your comfort and success matter to us!