9 results for Head Of Talent in Pontypool

Recruitment Consultant

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Permanent
28000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Recruitment Consultant / Talent ManagerCardiff City Centre | Full-Time | Hybrid Looking to launch your career in a fast-paced, people focused, and commercially driven environment?An exciting opportunity has opened within the Cardiff office of Robert Half to join our high-performing Team. This is an ideal opportunity for graduates or early-career professionals who are ambitious, motivated, and eager to build a long-term career within a globally recognised business.As a Recruitment Consultant / Talent Manager, you'll work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You'll build strong relationships with clients and candidates, develop commercial skills, and play a key role in helping businesses secure top talent while supporting professionals in finding exciting career opportunities.The recruitment market is fast-moving, relationship-driven, and highly rewarding, offering clear progression, excellent earning potential, and exposure to a wide range of industries and businesses.Why join Robert Half?At Robert Half, performance, development, and culture go hand in hand.We are proud to be:<ul><li>Recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces™ 2025 by Great Place to Work®</li><li>Named the No.1 Recruitment Agency globally by Forbes for multiple consecutive years</li><li>Featured on Forbes' World's Best Employers list</li><li>A business with over 50 years of success in the UK and a strong established presence across South Wales</li></ul>Joining our Cardiff office means becoming part of a collaborative, high-performing team that genuinely invests in your development and success. You'll learn from experienced consultants, receive structured training, and gain access to an extensive client and candidate network from day one.We believe success should be recognised and rewarded - not just financially, but through progression, support, and career opportunities.What you'll be doingIn this role, you will:<ul><li>Build and manage relationships with clients and candidates</li><li>Support businesses with hiring solutions across the finance and accounting market</li><li>Source, interview, and manage high-quality candidates</li><li>Develop commercial and business development skills</li><li>Manage the recruitment process from initial brief through to placement</li><li>Work within a fast-paced market with strong earning potential and career progression</li></ul>You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while being supported by a highly experienced and collaborative team.Who we're looking forWe're looking for individuals with strong communication skills, ambition, resilience, and a proactive mindset.This opportunity is ideal for:<ul><li>Recent graduates looking to start a commercial career</li><li>Individuals with sales, hospitality, retail, or customer-facing experience</li><li>People with a finance or accounting background looking for a more people-focused role</li><li>Motivated individuals who enjoy working towards goals and building relationships</li></ul>Previous recruitment experience is not essential, full training and ongoing development will be provided.An interest in the finance market and the pace and variety it offers will help you thrive in this environment.What we offer<ul><li>Competitive base salary with uncapped commission</li><li>Quarterly commission and annual bonus opportunities</li><li>Clear progression and structured career development</li><li>24 days annual leave + your birthday off</li><li>Option to purchase additional annual leave</li><li>Private healthcare</li><li>Electric car scheme</li><li>Retail and gym membership discounts</li><li>4x life assurance</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Regular team socials, incentives, and events</li><li>Ongoing training and mentorship</li></ul>Ready to start your career with Robert Half?If you're ambitious, relationship-driven, and excited by the opportunity to build a successful career in recruitment, we'd love to hear from you.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uNzYzMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-22T11:52:25Z

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Bridgend, Bridgend
remote
Permanent
51000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for a growing FMCG near Bridgend Job Purpose: The FP&A Manager will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning, partnering closely with stakeholders across the group. Analyse actual performance against plan to identify opportunities, flag risks, and support data-driven decision-making that enhances overall business performance. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys turning complex data into clear business insight. Duties: <ul><li>Take a proactive role in defining, tracking, and interpreting key financial and operational KPIs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.</li><li>Lead the development of financial modelling, review of key initiatives, work closely with the SLT and senior business leaders.</li><li>Produce insightful internal reports that accurately reflect detailed performance by company and business unit.</li><li>Promote self-service analytics through automated dashboards tailored to stakeholder needs.</li><li>Partner with the senior finance, commercial and operational leadership to gather, challenge, and analyse financial performance across all business areas to drive cost efficiencies and insight-driven performance analytics, budgets and forecasts that reflect strategic priorities.</li><li>Cost Optimisation by identifying a target percentage reduction in total hours or waste per unit each quarter through operational focused projects.</li><li>Working Capital Efficiency: Improving inventory turnover ratios and the cash conversion cycle through stock analysis and the understanding of business units minimum inventory requirements.</li><li>Manage end-to-end forecasting of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.</li><li>Prepare high-quality Board materials that communicate budget assumptions, key drivers, and risks/opportunities.</li><li>Act as a finance lead on strategic projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders across the Coppice Packaging Group</li><li>Contribute directly to M&A activities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and strategic assessments, under the guidance of the CEO and Finance Director.</li><li>Own monthly performance reporting cycles, including variance analysis, commentary, and actionable insights to support decision-making.</li><li>As a senior leader within the Finance team, provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members, helping to build capability and a high-performance culture.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement and promote best practices in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting.</li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA with relevant</li></ul> On offer: Salary of to £70,000 plus bonus, benefits and hybrid working - two days on site, three days home working. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjQ5MTc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-04-17T10:05:47Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Patchway, Gloucestershire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Human Resources ManagerNorth Bristol | Up to £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Office-Based We are proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in North Bristol to appoint a high-calibre Human Resources Manager. This is a pivotal senior management role, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a people strategy that supports continued growth, operational excellence and a positive, high-performing culture. Operating within a fast-paced, hands-on environment, this role requires a balance of strategic thinking and operational delivery. You will lead a small HR team and act as a trusted partner to the senior leadership team, providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR support across the business. Please note, due to the nature of the manufacturing environment, this role is fully office-based. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the full HR function, ensuring it is aligned to business objectives while remaining responsive to the demands of a dynamic manufacturing setting. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Acting as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, offering expert guidance on all people-related matters, including organisational design, workforce planning and change management</li><li>Leading and developing a small HR team, ensuring high standards of delivery across all HR activities</li><li>Driving employee engagement initiatives, using insight and data to continuously enhance the employee experience</li><li>Overseeing recruitment strategy and delivery, ensuring the business attracts and retains high-quality talent across all levels</li><li>Managing the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to development, retention and exit processes</li><li>Reviewing, developing and embedding HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance, consistency and operational efficiency</li><li>Leading on performance management frameworks, supporting managers to drive accountability, capability and high performance</li><li>Managing compensation and benefits processes, ensuring alignment with market trends and internal equity</li><li>Championing a culture of wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement across the organisation</li><li>Supporting change initiatives, helping the business navigate growth and transformation effectively</li></ul> About You This role will suit a confident and resilient HR leader who enjoys being close to the business and making a visible impact. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-moving, sometimes ambiguous environment, and capable of balancing competing priorities with a calm and solutions-focused approach. You will bring:<ul><li>Proven experience in a senior, generalist HR role, ideally within manufacturing, engineering or a similar fast-paced environment</li><li>A strong blend of strategic capability and hands-on delivery</li><li>Demonstrable experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders</li><li>Experience leading, coaching and developing HR team members</li><li>Solid knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice</li><li>A proactive, adaptable and creative approach to problem solving</li><li>A genuine passion for people, culture and organisational development</li></ul> The Offer<ul><li>Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience</li><li>Performance-related bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>The opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing organisation</li><li>A visible and influential position with scope to shape the HR function and wider business culture</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMDI3MjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-27T10:52:15Z

Systems Accountant

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Permanent
75000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solution are seeking a permanent home based Elite S3 Project & Financial Systems Manager. Elite S3 Project & Financial Systems Manager will drive the optimisation of the platform, delivering efficiency in processes, facilitate the provision of real time insights and analytic reports to drive profitability and improve working capital. Reporting directly to the CFO with a dotted line to the IT Director, the role will be required to work collaboratively between functions to support the future growth of the firm. <ul><li>Be the finance subject matter expert on 3E and all other finance systems utilised by the firm.</li><li>Effect change. Champion the PMS and finance systems as the catalyst to solve the firms challenges and be the catalyst to transform the finance function to support the firm.</li><li>Create and own the finance process maps to drive continuous improvement, removing manual processes and embedding efficiency into BAU tasks.</li><li>Oversee the business intelligence design, improvements and production.</li><li>Project work to include the automation of management account production, reporting packs and dashboards.</li><li>Relentless pursuit to focus the firm on the key operating metrics, make information readily and easily available to drive improved decision-making.</li><li>Be the link between Finance, IT and external consultants.</li><li>Ensure system integrity and manage core financial data structures.</li></ul> You will be an accountant with experience of implementing, running and optimising 3E PMS. Salary to £90,000. Remote working with occasional travel to CardiffRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjE1NzEyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-18T14:19:25Z

Finance Assistant - Grants

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Permanent
27000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Finance Assistant - Grants to support the administration of benefits for this third sector organ <ul><li>The Finance Assistant - Grants will have responsibility for:</li></ul> <ul><li>Reconciliation of Housing Benefit reserves</li><li>Be the in-house subject matter expert on personal and housing benefits</li><li>Primary point of contact to colleagues n for benefits and financial aspects of housing management</li><li>Reporting on internal financial audit performance and themes</li><li>Assisting with and monitoring personal benefit claims, including liaising with DWP and assisting support & inclusion colleagues</li><li>Reconciliation of house bank accounts including reconciliation of the financial records, bank statements and balance sheet control accounts</li><li>Petty cash checks, including on-site cash counts</li><li>Administration and maintenance of banking arrangements</li><li>Attend bank branches as required</li><li>Processing, reviewing and authorising purchase ledger payment runs (up to £30k) and ad hoc payments</li><li>Process journals and input financial transactions into financial software</li><li>Support the Head of Finance with the timely and accurate completion of month end, prioritising workload as required</li><li>Compile data and assist with key performance indicators reporting and assist Head of Finance in budget reviews with budget holders</li></ul> On offer:A salary of to £30,000 plus £1K car allowance and pension. Hybrid working - can be based in either the Cardiff or Swansea sites with occasional UK travel.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjY0Nzg5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-31T15:05:05Z

Financial Controller

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Financial Controller for a successful manufacturing organisation based in the Cardiff area. The Financial Controller is a key role in the senior leadership for this organisation. The Role<ul><li>Finance Leadership: Direct the UK finance function, reporting straight to the Finance Director and Board.</li><li>Strategic Partnering: Guide senior directors on commercial decisions, investment appraisals, and business cases.</li><li>Team Development: Mentor, lead, and upskill Finance Team Leaders to foster a high-performance culture.</li><li>Financial Control: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and long-term planning.</li><li>Governance & Reporting: Ensure total compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS, SOX reporting, and statutory audits.</li><li>Process Evolution: Drive continuous improvements in financial policies, systems, and cost-reduction strategies.</li></ul>🎯 What We Need<ul><li>Qualifications: Fully CIMA, ACA OR ACCA qualified</li><li>Experience: Proven senior leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Technical Skills: Strong reporting background, audit management</li><li>Systems: Advanced MS Excel skills (Macros, Pivots, VLOOKUPs). SAP or Oracle experience is a plus.</li><li>Leadership: Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.</li></ul> On Offer: A salary of up to £70,000 plus benefits.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjgxOTMyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-22T08:45:11Z

Operations Management Accountant

Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
remote
Permanent
45000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking an Operational & Management Accountant to join a SME manufacturing organisation near Llanelli. The operational Management Accountant will be responsible for:Stock & Inventory Management (Integrated with Reporting)<ul><li>Valuation & Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations between the Inventory Sub-ledger and the General Ledger.</li><li>Margin Integrity: Investigate discrepancies between theoretical and actual margins, focusing on stock waste, scrap, and re-work costs.</li><li>Provisioning: Present monthly reports on stock to the Senior Management Team</li></ul> System and Process Improvements<ul><li>Reporting Automation: Transition manual monthly reporting into automated BI tools or ERP dashboards to reduce the month-end cycle time.</li><li>Data Integrity: Audit the flow of data from warehouse into the management accounts to ensure "one version of the truth."</li></ul>Monthly Management Reporting<ul><li>Month-End Close: Lead the month-end process for the manufacturing entity, ensuring all journals, accruals, and prepayments are posted accurately and on time.</li><li>Financial Reporting: Prepare the monthly Management Accounts pack, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.</li><li>Variance Analysis: Provide high-level commentary on actual vs. budget performance, specifically highlighting gross margin fluctuations driven by production costs or inventory movements.</li><li>KPI Development: Define and track operational KPIs (e.g., Gross Margin by product line, Labour Recovery rates, and Stock Turnover).</li></ul>Budgeting & Forecasting<ul><li>Operational Budgeting: Partner with Production and Warehouse Managers to build annual budgets and quarterly rolling forecasts.</li><li>Cash Flow Management: Forecast inventory spend and lead times to ensure optimal working capital levels.</li></ul> Refined Skills & Qualifications<ul><li>Experience: Strong background in Operational Accounts within a manufacturing or recycling organisation.</li><li>Commercial Acumen: Ability to explain the "why" behind the numbers to the Department Heads.</li><li>Technical: Proficiency in advanced Excel for data visualization of monthly trends and a desire to improve and automate systems.</li></ul> On offer: Salary to £55,000 plus PHI and pensionRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjc4ODQwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-31T14:42:51Z

HR Advisor

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
35000 - 38000 GBP / Yearly
HR Advisor | North Bristol | Permanent £35,000 - £38,000 FTE | Part Time - 25-30 Hours Per WeekRobert Half are working with a well-established manufacturing business based in North Bristol, who are looking to recruit a HR Advisor to join their friendly and supportive team on a part-time basis.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys a hands-on and operational role within a small business environment. The position will support the day-to-day running of the HR function across the business, working closely with managers and employees on a broad range of generalist HR activities.The role would suit someone who enjoys building relationships across the business, providing practical HR support and being involved in the day-to-day operations of a busy manufacturing environment. Over time, the role will naturally develop into a longer-term succession opportunity for the current HR Manager.Key Responsibilities * Providing day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and employees across the business * Supporting employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinaries, grievances and performance-related issues * Managing HR administration processes including contracts, onboarding, leavers and maintaining employee records * Supporting recruitment activity including advertising roles, coordinating interviews and liaising with candidates * Assisting with payroll administration processes and ensuring HR information is maintained accurately * Supporting training and development coordination across the business * Monitoring HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment legislation and company processes * Producing HR reports and maintaining accurate HR data and documentation * Supporting managers with day-to-day people queries and operational HR matters * Assisting with wider HR projects and continuous improvement activities where requiredPerson Specification * A practical and approachable HR professional with a hands-on attitude * Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the business * Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload independently * A proactive and supportive approach with strong attention to detail * Comfortable working within a small team and operational environment * A flexible and adaptable mindset with willingness to support wider business needsSkills & Experience * Previous experience within a HR Advisor or generalist HR role * Good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice * Experience supporting employee relations casework and operational HR activities * Experience within manufacturing, engineering or similar operational environments would be advantageous * CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD would be beneficial but not essential * Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications and HR systemsPackage & Benefits * Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 FTE depending on experience * Part-time role - 25-30 hours per week * North Bristol location * Friendly and supportive working environment * Long-term opportunity with future progression into a broader HR leadership role * Stable and well-established manufacturing business Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuODYwNTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-22T16:39:30Z

HR Business Partner

Taunton, Somerset
remote
Permanent
42000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
HR Business Partner Somerset (site-based/1 day WFH) Salary: Up to £50,000 DOERobert Half LTD is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a HR Business Partner.Essential: Proven experience working with trade unions and within a unionised environmentThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a business delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK, supporting operational teams in a fast-paced setting.The RoleAs a key member of the HR function, you will lead on all industrial and employee relations matters on-site while delivering high-quality HR business partnering across the full employee lifecycle. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies, and supporting a positive employee experience.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with managers to provide expert HR guidance across the employee lifecycle</li><li>Act as the HR lead in collective agreement forums, managing the implementation of agreed changes</li><li>Ensure clear and consistent communication between HR, payroll, and leadership teams</li><li>Advise on employee and industrial relations matters, supporting effective resolution in line with company policies</li><li>Ensure HR practices are compliant with UK employment law and applied consistently</li><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with managers, employees, and trade union representatives</li></ul>Skills & Experience<ul><li>Proven experience in an HR Business Partner role within a unionised environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law</li><li>Experience working with trade unions and employee representatives (essential)</li><li>CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 (or working towards)</li><li>Background in engineering, logistics, or construction environments preferred</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Income protection and life assurance</li><li>Performance-related bonus scheme</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Gym discounts</li><li>Ongoing career development opportunities</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMDg2ODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-08T18:11:58Z