887 Talent Development jobs in the United Kingdom
Talent Development Partner
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Talent Development Partner
Company: City Electrical Factors Ltd (CEF)
Location: Office/Field Based
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About Us:
City Electrical Factors Ltd (CEF) is the UK’s leading electrical wholesaler, with over 390 branches and a growing global footprint across North America, Ireland, Spain, and Australia. Beyond our wholesale operations, we also operate several manufacturing and distribution companies.
At CEF, we:
- Are a caring family, as friends, as a community, and as one team.
- Are humble and honest, acting with integrity and holding ourselves to the highest standards.
- Are passionately curious, always seeking opportunities to learn, grow, and improve.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a passionate, confident, and skilled Talent Development Partner to join our People, Culture, and Talent team.
In this position, you will have the opportunity to develop team members across our organisation using a combination of learning methods to enable them to advance in their roles and build successful careers.
You will utilise your skills to create and deliver new learning experiences, and support the Talent Development Manager and other team members, as well as deliver existing programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Delivery:
- Schedule, organise and deliver existing programmes (virtual and in-person) that will support the growth of our people in their current and future roles
- Design, create and deliver new engaging learning across different business areas
Stakeholder Relationships:
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with business stakeholders to identify learning needs and align solutions
- Work with and maintain relationships with our external partners to ensure learning is right for the business
Team Relationships:
- Support and promote other People, Culture and Talent initiatives throughout the business
- Work with and support the Talent Development Manager on existing and new projects
What You’ll Bring:
- Confidence in facilitating training and rolling out learning initiatives
- Strong understanding of instructional design and creation of learning
- A passion and energy to enable our people to grow
- A curiosity to question ‘why’, ‘what’ and ‘how’ to enable the right outcomes for learners
- Excellent organisational and presentation skills
- Flexibility and willingness to travel
- Ability to communicate across different levels of the business
- Competent in Microsoft Office 365
Talent Development Lead
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Shape the Future of Talent at Metro
At Metro, we’re not just moving freight - we’re moving people forward. As we continue to grow, we’re investing in our people and building a culture where talent thrives. We’re looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Talent Development Lead to drive our recruitment strategy, build a strong talent pipeline, and help shape our approach to internal development.
This is a varied and impactful role that blends hands-on recruitment, strategic talent planning, and the opportunity to lead future talent programmes. If you’re passionate about people, development, and making a difference - this is your next career move.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll lead recruitment and talent development initiatives across the business, working closely with the HR Director and Head of Organisational Development. Your responsibilities will include:
Recruitment & Talent Pipelining
- Lead direct recruitment across all business areas, focusing on proactive sourcing.
- Use LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and engage top talent.
- Build and maintain talent pools to support workforce planning.
- Manage the full recruitment cycle from advertising to onboarding.
- Develop strong relationships with hiring managers and external partners.
- Promote Metro’s employer brand through campaigns and candidate engagement.
Talent & Development Projects
- Support the development of internal career pathways and frameworks.
- Contribute to onboarding, succession planning, and engagement initiatives.
- Continuously improve the recruitment and onboarding experience.
- Help shape development initiatives that support learning, growth, and mobility.
Future Talent Programmes
- Own and manage Work Experience, Apprenticeship, and Graduate schemes.
- Coordinate outreach to schools, colleges, and universities.
- Develop structured onboarding and development pathways for early careers talent.
- Build relationships with external providers and internal stakeholders.
HR Administration & Coordination
- Maintain accurate records in line with HR and data protection standards.
- Support HR systems and process development in recruitment and onboarding.
- Assist with recruitment and learning-related activities.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a confident, proactive individual with a passion for people and development. You’ll need:
- Strong experience in direct recruitment, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Proven success managing full recruitment cycles and stakeholder relationships.
- Interest or experience in learning and organisational development.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Initiative and creativity to improve candidate and employee experiences.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Tech-savvy with good knowledge of MS Office and candidate sourcing platforms.
Desirable:
- Experience leading early careers programmes (e.g. apprenticeships, graduate schemes).
- Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a fast-paced commercial environment.
Why Metro?
We believe in rewarding our people. Here’s a selection of what you’ll enjoy:
- Discretionary bi-annual bonus – because your success drives ours.
- Health & wellness perks – including gym discounts, retail offers, and more.
- Health cash plan – supporting your wellbeing.
- Octopus EV car scheme – drive electric, drive smart.
- Free parking – no stress, no cost.
- Respectful, inclusive culture – where your voice matters.
- Training & development – grow with us, every step of the way.
Plus, You’ll Enjoy:
- Career Mobility & Growth – We actively promote from within and offer clear pathways to progress into senior roles or explore other departments.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work across departments to shape the future of talent and development.
- High-Impact Work – Your ideas and actions will directly influence how we attract, grow, and retain our people.
- Make a Lasting Difference – Help build the next generation of talent and create meaningful career journeys.
- Tech-Driven Efficiency – Use modern tools and platforms to streamline recruitment and development processes.
We are looking for candidates who are happy to work in the office full-time during regular business hours.
Talent Development Specialist
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RLDatix (RLD) is on a mission to help raise the standard of care…everywhere. Trusted by over 10,000 healthcare organizations around the world, our solutions help improve health and care. Our applications ensure that patients receive the best and safest care while supporting the providers who deliver it.
Joining TeamRLD means being part of a global effort of over 2,000 team members in making a difference in healthcare…every day.
We're searching for a UK-based
Talent Development Specialist
to join our
Global Talent
team, so that we can design and deliver impactful leadership and management development programs that enable growth, strengthen team cohesion, and elevate performance across the business.
The Talent Development Advisor will partner closely with the Head of Talent, senior stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver engaging learning experiences, facilitate training (virtual and in-person), and support broader learning and development initiatives that build a high-performing, inclusive culture.
How You'll Spend Your Time
- Design leadership and management development programs aligned with business strategy and organizational culture.
- Facilitate engaging and impactful training sessions—both virtually and in person—for leaders and individual contributors.
- Partner with external consultants to design and deliver team offsites, workshops, and interventions that foster collaboration and high performance.
- Support broader L&D initiatives, including onboarding, career development, and employee engagement.
- Travel (6–8 times per year) to global offices and team events to deliver training and facilitate leadership offsites.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and ROI using feedback, metrics, and performance data.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, business leaders, and external vendors to ensure effective implementation of initiatives.
What Kind of Things We're Most Interested in You Having
- 2+ years' experience in Learning & Development or Talent Development (or a related HR discipline), with a focus on leadership and management development.
- Proven experience designing and facilitating training—virtually and in-person.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with virtual learning tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams), LMS platforms, and digital collaboration tools (e.g., Miro, MURAL).
- Willingness and ability to travel periodically for facilitation.
- Accreditation (or desire to gain accreditation) in psychometrics highly desirable.
- Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.
- Working towards or gained CIPD qualifications with an emphasis on Learning & Development.
- Experience working in a global environment.
RLDatix is an equal opportunity employer, and our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, handicap, marital status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
As part of RLDatix's commitment to the inclusion of all qualified individuals, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation in the job application and interview process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in either step, please send a note to
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also taken into consideration.
Talent & Development Lead
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**Reports to:** HR Director, UK & Ireland
**Are you ready to shape the future of hospitality talent?**
IHG Hotels & Resorts are searching for an inspiring Talent and Development Lead to design and deliver strategies that grow skills, strengthen capability, and develop future leaders across our UK Leased and Managed Hotels.
This is more than a talent leadership role - it's an opportunity to shape how we attract, develop, and retain the people who bring True Hospitality to life every day. You'll connect people to meaningful learning, career pathways, and growth opportunities, ensuring every colleague can thrive and our hotels remain future-ready.
You'll also play a pivotal role in supporting to embed a culture of Continuous Improvement and harnessing technology and AI as key enablers of future skills, helping our people and our business evolve together.
**Your day to day**
As our Talent and Development Lead, you'll set the direction for talent development, capability building, and workforce planning across our current 13 Managed & Leased Hotels, with more to come as our portfolio grows. You will:
+ Establish and embed strong foundations - ensuring all hotels deliver a consistent, high-quality onboarding experience for every new colleague and that manager and leader development programmes are in place, sustained, and continuously monitored for impact.
+ Design and deliver a forward-looking Talent, Development, and Workforce Plan aligned with our future growth strategy.
+ Partner with General Managers, hotel leadership teams, HR and operational leaders to translate business needs into workforce and development priorities that strengthen performance and drive operational excellence.
+ By working closely with the Transformation Director championing Continuous Improvement, supporting leaders and teams to embed best practice that deliver higher standards, smarter processes, and stronger business outcomes.
+ Lead our Talent Acquisition and Early Careers agenda, positioning hospitality as an industry of choice and building strong internal talent pipelines for the future.
+ Embed a culture of continuous learning and performance, maximising the impact of IHG's global learning platforms and regional partnerships.
+ Harness data, digital tools, and AI-driven insights to identify capability gaps, predict future skill needs, and deliver targeted development solutions.
+ Implement and leverage new technology solutions to modernise learning, simplify processes, and enhance workforce planning and analytics.
+ Maximise the value of the Apprenticeship Levy, ensuring our Managed & Leased estate fully utilises funds to create meaningful career and skills pathways.
+ Collaborate across the HR and Operations community to align talent and development strategies with business performance, culture, and engagement goals.
**What we're looking for**
You'll bring expertise, creativity, and commercial focus to the role, with a proven track record of leading talent and development agendas within fast-paced, customer-focused industries such as hospitality, retail, or travel.
You'll also have:
+ Deep understanding of learning, talent, and leadership development, and how these drive organisational performance.
+ Proven experience in developing and delivering workforce plans in collaboration with operational and senior business leaders.
+ Hands-on experience implementing new technology or digital learning solutions, ideally including AI-enabled tools that enhance workforce planning, learning, or capability building.
+ Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively across diverse stakeholder groups - from hotel leaders to global Centres of Excellence - to drive alignment, build momentum, and deliver shared outcomes.
+ Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building abilities that inspire trust, credibility, and engagement at every level.
+ Curiosity and a passion for innovation, using data, digital tools, and AI to make learning more accessible, agile, and impactful.
+ A recognised HR or L&D qualification (CIPD Level 5 or 7 preferred).
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Talent Development Lead
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Shape the Future of Talent at Metro
At Metro, we’re not just moving freight - we’re moving people forward. As we continue to grow, we’re investing in our people and building a culture where talent thrives. We’re looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Talent Development Lead to drive our recruitment strategy, build a strong talent pipeline, and help shape our approach to internal development.
This is a varied and impactful role that blends hands-on recruitment, strategic talent planning, and the opportunity to lead future talent programmes. If you’re passionate about people, development, and making a difference - this is your next career move.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll lead recruitment and talent development initiatives across the business, working closely with the HR Director and Head of Organisational Development. Your responsibilities will include:
Recruitment & Talent Pipelining
- Lead direct recruitment across all business areas, focusing on proactive sourcing.
- Use LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and engage top talent.
- Build and maintain talent pools to support workforce planning.
- Manage the full recruitment cycle from advertising to onboarding.
- Develop strong relationships with hiring managers and external partners.
- Promote Metro’s employer brand through campaigns and candidate engagement.
Talent & Development Projects
- Support the development of internal career pathways and frameworks.
- Contribute to onboarding, succession planning, and engagement initiatives.
- Continuously improve the recruitment and onboarding experience.
- Help shape development initiatives that support learning, growth, and mobility.
Future Talent Programmes
- Own and manage Work Experience, Apprenticeship, and Graduate schemes.
- Coordinate outreach to schools, colleges, and universities.
- Develop structured onboarding and development pathways for early careers talent.
- Build relationships with external providers and internal stakeholders.
HR Administration & Coordination
- Maintain accurate records in line with HR and data protection standards.
- Support HR systems and process development in recruitment and onboarding.
- Assist with recruitment and learning-related activities.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a confident, proactive individual with a passion for people and development. You’ll need:
- Strong experience in direct recruitment, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Proven success managing full recruitment cycles and stakeholder relationships.
- Interest or experience in learning and organisational development.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Initiative and creativity to improve candidate and employee experiences.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Tech-savvy with good knowledge of MS Office and candidate sourcing platforms.
Desirable:
- Experience leading early careers programmes (e.g. apprenticeships, graduate schemes).
- Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a fast-paced commercial environment.
Why Metro?
We believe in rewarding our people. Here’s a selection of what you’ll enjoy:
- Discretionary bi-annual bonus – because your success drives ours.
- Health & wellness perks – including gym discounts, retail offers, and more.
- Health cash plan – supporting your wellbeing.
- Octopus EV car scheme – drive electric, drive smart.
- Free parking – no stress, no cost.
- Respectful, inclusive culture – where your voice matters.
- Training & development – grow with us, every step of the way.
Plus, You’ll Enjoy:
- Career Mobility & Growth – We actively promote from within and offer clear pathways to progress into senior roles or explore other departments.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work across departments to shape the future of talent and development.
- High-Impact Work – Your ideas and actions will directly influence how we attract, grow, and retain our people.
- Make a Lasting Difference – Help build the next generation of talent and create meaningful career journeys.
- Tech-Driven Efficiency – Use modern tools and platforms to streamline recruitment and development processes.
We are looking for candidates who are happy to work in the office full-time during regular business hours.
Associate / Talent Development Manager
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We’re working with one of the world’s most prestigious international law firms, who are hiring a Talent Development Manager in London, supporting their corporate finance & securities practice.
These are people-focused roles where you’ll be embedded in the practice, working directly with partners, associates, and trainees. The remit is broad and will cover resourcing, career development, training, recruitment, and strategy, ensuring lawyers are supported to perform at their best.
This is a chance for someone who is open to stepping away from fee earning, but still using your transactional experience every day. You will build strategy alongside partners and senior leadership, focus on developing people, managing resourcing, and shaping careers and in return, you will have a better work/life balance, while still working in a high-performing, collegiate environment.
Ideally, you will be:
• A Senior Associate-level lawyer with a Corporate Finance background.
• Have a genuine interest in the people side of practice.
• Be diplomatic, assertive, and comfortable with pastoral conversations as well as strategic input.
• Having experience managing or mentoring teams is a real advantage.
This is a rare opportunity to move into a strategic, people-centred role at the very heart of a global law firm.
Associate / Talent Development Manager
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We’re working with one of the world’s most prestigious international law firms, who are hiring a Talent Development Manager in London, supporting their corporate finance & securities practice.
These are people-focused roles where you’ll be embedded in the practice, working directly with partners, associates, and trainees. The remit is broad and will cover resourcing, career development, training, recruitment, and strategy, ensuring lawyers are supported to perform at their best.
This is a chance for someone who is open to stepping away from fee earning, but still using your transactional experience every day. You will build strategy alongside partners and senior leadership, focus on developing people, managing resourcing, and shaping careers and in return, you will have a better work/life balance, while still working in a high-performing, collegiate environment.
Ideally, you will be:
• A Senior Associate-level lawyer with a Corporate Finance background.
• Have a genuine interest in the people side of practice.
• Be diplomatic, assertive, and comfortable with pastoral conversations as well as strategic input.
• Having experience managing or mentoring teams is a real advantage.
This is a rare opportunity to move into a strategic, people-centred role at the very heart of a global law firm.
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Lead Talent Development Partner
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Internal Job Title: Lead Talent Development Partner
Business: Lucy Group Ltd
Location: Oxford (Hybrid)
Job Reference No: 3957
Job Purpose:
Lucy Group is seeking a Lead Talent Development Partner to play a strategic role in designing and delivering impactful learning and development programmes across Lucy Group and foster a culture of continuous learning across Lucy Group. This role will lead the development of structured learning programmes that enhance workforce capability and align with business strategy. In particular, the role will focus on training programmes that support skills development, career pathways, leadership growth, and compliance requirements. The position requires strong collaboration with senior stakeholders and a deep understanding of digital learning tools and analytics.
Business Overview:
Lucy Group is an international group that makes the built environment sustainable. Our electric businesses advance the transition to a carbon-free world with infrastructure that enables renewable energy and smart cities. Our real estate businesses support sustainable living through responsible property development and investment.
Job Context:
We are looking for a highly organised, data driven and experienced L&D professional who can design L&D programmes that support business strategic goals at a global level. This role will have worked for an industrial multinational business, preferably in the manufacturing sector, and will have significant senior stakeholder level experience of evaluating learning and development strategies. The role will report to and support the Global Head of Leadership, Development & Coaching and will form part of the Lucy Groups Talent COE (centre of excellence) based from our head office in Oxford.
Job Dimensions:
- This is a hybrid role working from the Oxford office or out at one of our UK site 2-3 days per week.
- Some travel will be required for effective stakeholder engagement.
Key Accountabilities:
- Strategic Learning Design – Develop training programmes that align with Lucy Group’s business objectives and workforce needs.
- Skills & Career Pathway Mapping – Structure learning interventions to support employee progression and leadership development.
- Training Needs Analysis (TNA) – Identify skill gaps and design targeted development solutions.
- E-Learning & LMS Management – Oversee digital learning platforms and ensure seamless training delivery.
- L&D Programme Management – Manage the core global learning programmes and ensure that they are effectively communicated.
- Compliance & Mandatory Training – Ensure adherence to industry regulations and company-wide training requirements.
- Kirkpatrick Model Evaluation – Measure training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Training Programme Delivery – The delivery of internal programmes.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with senior leaders to integrate L&D strategies into business planning.
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
- CIPD Level 5 in Learning & Development.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in L&D programme design, preferably within engineering or manufacturing companies.
- Expertise in succession planning, leadership development, and workforce analytics.
- Strong understanding of LMS platforms, e-learning tools, and compliance training.
- Ability to engage senior leaders and align L&D strategies with business goals
- Proven experience in learning and development, with a focus on programme management.
- Exceptional understanding of learning and development best practices and methodologies.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills to assess training needs and programme effectiveness.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent service orientation, attention to detail, ability to manage several projects running concurrently, first class written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in using learning management systems and other relevant software, using data from them to continuously evaluate and improve programme impact and experience.
Desired Experience:
- Oracle fusion Learning and Grow platforms.
- Korn Ferry competency framework.
- E-learning design using Articulate.
Behavioral Competencies
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Planning and Organising
- LMS, E-learning and Computer Based Training
- Tech Savvy
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Manages Complexity
- Develops Talent
- Demonstrable examples of using Lucy values
Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process is quick and easy. Apply today!
HR Manager - Talent & Development
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As the HR Manager for Talent & Development, you will design and implement robust talent management frameworks, including recruitment processes, onboarding, succession planning, and leadership development programs. You will work closely with senior management to identify future talent needs and create initiatives that foster employee growth, engagement, and retention. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of best practices in talent management and a proven ability to execute impactful HR programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full talent acquisition lifecycle, from sourcing and selection to onboarding.
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract diverse and qualified candidates.
- Design and deliver comprehensive learning and development programs to enhance employee skills and career progression.
- Establish and manage performance management systems and processes.
- Lead succession planning initiatives to identify and develop future leaders.
- Drive employee engagement and retention strategies.
- Collaborate with business leaders to understand talent needs and workforce planning.
- Develop and manage HR policies and procedures related to talent and development.
- Analyse HR data to track key metrics and inform talent strategy.
- Ensure compliance with employment law and best practices.
- Manage the HR budget for talent and development initiatives.
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.
- Substantial experience in HR, with a proven focus on Talent Management, Recruitment, and Learning & Development.
- Demonstrated success in designing and implementing talent strategies.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and training methodologies.
- Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with HRIS and talent management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.