talent & learning manager

your challenge

The talent & learning manager will be involved in the creation and implementation of comprehensive Talent & Learning initiatives across the whole of Aalberts. This strategy will focus on succession planning, leadership development, learning & development and aligning talent practices with the organisation’s strategic objectives. In this role, you will closely collaborate with the chief people & culture officer as well as the people & culture directors from the technology clusters and broader people & culture Network within Aalberts.

your responsibilities

• support the development and implementation of a methodology-driven talent management framework, defining the why and how for Aalberts’ talent strategy;
• lead the organisation’s succession planning process and consolidate a Top 100 succession plan in 2025, supporting the P&C core team;
• collaborate with the people & culture network to align talent initiatives across business groups and standardise succession planning where relevant;
• capture, interpret, and present data to produce meaningful insights that guide talent and leadership strategies and support effective decision-making;
• support the development of long-term strategies to support potential implementation of a talent management system to enhance talent processes;
• support the people & culture sponsor in all leadership development programms in Aalberts (echelon 1-5): prepare communications, drive nomination process, provide input on meaningful learning interventions and design etc.;
  - manage all aspects of programm communication and participant selection, ensuring that the right leaders attend the appropriate sessions;
  - evaluating the programm’s impact on retention, promotions, and organisational performance to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with strategic goals;
  - practical execution, including tasks such as developing PowerPoint presentations, organising workshops, and handling administrative duties;
  - long term: Translate learning needs following succession planning into targeted training programms (outside of global leadership development framework), jointly with P&C Core Team.

your qualifications and profile

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organisational development, business, or a related field;
• minimum of 8 years of working experience;
• experience with project and change management;
• minimum of 3-5 years of experience in talent management, succession planning, and leadership development within a complex, matrixed organisation;
• strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and business units;
• good strategic thinking abilities with a high impact on driving talent initiatives that support business success, combined with a hands-on, ‘can-do’ mentality;
• experience managing vendor relationships and developing training programms that address both current and future talent needs.

this is what we offer you

• being part of a winning team in a diverse and responsible position;
• operate in a challenging international and entrepreneurial environment;
• flat organisational structure with short lines of communication;
• possibility to develop your personal and professional competencies with career growth opportunities;
• attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package.

interested in growing together

Aalberts provides a dynamic environment, where it is possible to shape your own future and responsibilities. In this role you have a broad exposure throughout various business levels. Together with the chief people & culture officer, you are crucial for driving the talent and learning approach. In this role you have the unique opportunity to work in a lean organisational structure and being part of a driven and ambitious HR organisation. If you are the person we are looking for, we cannot wait to meet you! Send your application via the apply now button.

our values

‘The Aalberts way’ reflects the DNA of our company. It is what we stand for and what we practice and deliver every day. It is the common language in our organisation. It has been our strength since day one. It is the foundation for an even greater future that will lead to new growth paths. And it provides us with a focus when we review, recruit, coach and develop our talents. The values:

• be an entrepreneur;
• take ownership;
• go for excellence;
• share and learn;
• act with integrity.

diversity and inclusion values

Aalberts is an equal opportunity employer. At Aalberts, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.