Talent Specialist (M/F)

CompanyJohnson Matthey

LocationRoyston, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/22/2026

UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics

Analytics are greyed out due to low classification confidence (55.0%).

Occupation Type

Human resources and industrial relations officers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.

Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with Johnson Matthey. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."

Description

Role : Talent Specialist (M/F)

Location: Global – flexible

World‑changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years of history, join us and help accelerate the transition to net‑zero! As a Talent Specialist, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a global leader in sustainable technologies, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The role:

As a Talent Specialist, you will help drive our goals by:

Coordinating the enterprise‑wide talent review calendar, logistics, materials and facilitation cadence across business units and functions, ensuring timely delivery and an excellent stakeholder experience.
Owning succession planning metrics and data accuracy - reviewing current and historical processes, tools and resources, and pulling/merging data from multiple talent systems to maintain a single source of truth.
Supporting capability mapping and talent analytics end‑to‑end, creating GLT‑ready analyses and trend visualisations from diverse data sources, presenting clear insights and recommendations.
Partnering with People Business Partners and COEs to align governance, streamline and innovate ways of working, and continuously improve templates, tools and reporting.

Proactively identifying and escalating talent risks and gaps to leadership, proposing mitigation options and tracking follow‑through to closure.

Fostering global collaboration and stakeholder engagement across regions, cultures and countries - role‑modelling respectful, inclusive collaboration and demonstrating self‑sufficiency in driving outcomes with minimal oversight.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

Proven experience in succession planning and capability mapping.
Experience leading enterprise‑wide talent reviews and facilitating senior‑level discussions.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across functions and geographies; excellent communication and facilitation abilities.
High attention to detail and strong data fluency across multiple HR/talent systems, including the ability to combine data from different sources and build executive‑level analyses and trend visualisations; Power BI experience is a plus.
Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and escalate appropriately; innovative mindset and continuous‑improvement orientation.
Collaborative approach, ability to lead through others, and commitment to inclusion and equity; comfortable working in a global, matrixed environment.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

Ready to make a real impact on your career and the environment?

Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your development.

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensuring all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us ensure an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

#EVB

#CVL - UK

To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.

All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice:  Johnson Matthey Privacy N

otice. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.