Talent & Development Administrator

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TALENT & DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR

Our Talent teams are right at the heart of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best Talent specialists in the industry, you’ll bring your own ideas to the business - helping to shape the experience of our customers as part of a forward-thinking team.
As Talent & Development Administrator, you will support with a wide range of activities across the Talent Team as it relates to planning, managing, and delivering aspect of key talent & people & culture projects and services. You will also support the Head of Talent with proactive administration support, overseeing and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a collaborative and inclusive team with development opportunities to enhance your skills and to advance your career in the People & Culture team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• We are seeking an experienced candidate who has provided executive administrator/executive assistant support for at least 2 years.
• Ideally, this experience was gained in a large-scale organization or a smaller office where the individual was the go-to person in a busy environment.
• Previous exposure to Human Resources functions is advantageous, but a genuine interest in the area is also valued.
• The qualified candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, stay organized, and handle confidential information discreetly.
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with effective planning, organization, and attention to detail.
• The ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders is crucial.
• Personal attributes such as a positive attitude, creative approach, and integrity round out the ideal profile for this role.

Ready? Good - because we can’t wait to see what you can offer. You’ll be joining a team of diverse, innovative, and motivated people where you’ll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark.
Apply to be part of our future and we’ll help you develop yours.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
ID; 131515B

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Operations Oversight and Coordination: As the overseer of daily functional Training and Development (T&D) operations, you’ll organise critical events like the Welcome Event and Network Breakfast. Your role involves coordinating complex schedules, ensuring best practices, and maintaining the flow of information.
• Project Management Support: You’ll collaborate with the wider talent team and external stakeholders, assisting with queries and resource coordination. Additionally, you’ll support project management efforts, ensuring timely delivery against project plans.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Evaluating data sets, you’ll prepare insightful reports to guide team decision-making. Monitoring project impact and effectiveness will be essential for consistent delivery and commercial benefit.
• Subject Matter Expertise: As a subject matter expert in people and culture talent projects, you’ll research key topics, keeping Primark at the forefront of talent research.
• Administrative Skills: Your role extends to administrative duties, including meeting preparation, liaison with stakeholders, travel arrangements, and document compilation for presentations.

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• We are seeking an experienced candidate who has provided executive administrator/executive assistant support for at least 2 years.
• Ideally, this experience was gained in a large-scale organization or a smaller office where the individual was the go-to person in a busy environment.
• Previous exposure to Human Resources functions is advantageous, but a genuine interest in the area is also valued.
• The qualified candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, stay organized, and handle confidential information discreetly.
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with effective planning, organization, and attention to detail.
• The ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders is crucial.
• Personal attributes such as a positive attitude, creative approach, and integrity round out the ideal profile for this role