Talent Projects Specialist

Talent Projects Specialist

Location: Slough, UK (Hybrid - 2 days on-site, 3 days remote)
Salary: 33.33 - 35.90 per hour (PAYE) 45.38 - 48.88 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Temporary (Full-time, 37.5 hours per week)
Contract End Date: 13 December 2025

About the Role

We are seeking a Talent Projects Specialist to lead and support key initiatives related to workforce retention and relocation. This role involves data analysis, competitive pay assessments, change management, and leadership engagement as the organization transitions to a new office location in Windlesham, Surrey.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Windlesham retention impact analysis, leveraging previous consultancy methodology.
• Analyze employee relocation data and commuting changes to assess retention risks.
• Reevaluate and revise retention mechanisms, including eligibility groups and cost estimates.
• Conduct competitive pay analysis for lab-based roles to ensure market competitiveness.
• Support change management initiatives, including Change Champions and leadership engagement.
• Develop and deliver manager education programs on retention strategies.
• Assist with Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) implementations and employee relations.
• Support local Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong data and analytics capabilities, with experience developing strategic recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis.
• Previous experience in workforce relocation and change management.
• Confident in presenting findings and liaising with leadership teams.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of a major organizational transition, influencing retention and workforce strategy.
• Work closely with senior leadership to drive impactful change initiatives.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home three days per week.
• Gain experience in relocation strategy, compensation analysis, and organizational change.

Additional Information

• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Hybrid - 2 days on-site in Slough (relocating to Windlesham in 2026/2027), 3 days remote.
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Equipment: Company laptop provided.

Application & Interview Process

• Interview Start Date: Week of February 24th.
• Interview Format: Teams meeting with hiring manager and key stakeholders.

If you have a strong background in workforce analytics, relocation strategy, and change management, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to be part of this exciting transformation.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.