Talent Development Specialist

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Talent Development Specialist

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As our Talent Development Specialist, you bring clarity to where we need to build capability to deliver today and in the future.

Your role in the story

You make visible which roles and capabilities matter most, where we face future gaps or risks, and what development actions are needed to support our strategic ambitions. You focus on building strong talent pipelines for critical roles and helping the organization make clear choices on where to invest in development. By linking business priorities to people and capabilities, you help ensure we are prepared for what lies ahead.

You turn insight into action by designing development journeys, career paths and growth opportunities that prepare people for future roles. Working closely with HR, business leaders and recruitment, you translate talent and workforce insights into practical development solutions and help determine where capabilities should be developed internally or acquired externally.

While business leaders and HR identify critical roles and talent priorities, you provide the pathways, tools and development solutions that help employees and managers prepare for future opportunities and career growth.

What you will be working on

Identifying future capability needs, talent risks and development priorities.

Driving talent reviews and succession planning for critical and future roles.

Designing development journeys, career paths and growth opportunities.

Building visibility of talent pipelines, capability gaps and opportunities.

Enabling managers and employees with practical frameworks, tools and guidance.

Partnering with HR, business leaders and Recruitment to build future capability.

Embedding learning in the flow of work and continuously improving development initiatives

Key Ingredients for Success

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Psychology, Corporate Learning or a related field.

7+ years of experience in Talent Development, Talent Management or a related field.

The ability to turn data and insights into clear priorities and action.

The ability to connect business priorities to people, roles and capability development.

Experience designing development journeys, career pathways and growth opportunities within the full learning landscape.

Confidence to partner with and influence leaders across the business.

The ability to bring clarity to complexity and deliver meaningful impact

Your future colleagues

You'll work closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, recruiters, learning professionals and employees across the organization. Together, you will strengthen our talent pipeline, build future capabilities and help shape the workforce of tomorrow.

Your Foundation for Success

At our core, we champion an entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless pursuit of growth. We seek individuals who excel in personal development, seize opportunities where others see challenges, and turn them into success. Whether you're a creative problem‑solver, an ambitious go‑getter, or someone who thrives in collaboration, we cultivate a culture of passion, dedication, and continuous improvement. Personal leadership and initiative are non‑negotiable: you own your growth and the impact you make. If you tackle challenges with a creative yet practical mindset, drive goals with determination, and add value to diverse teams, you'll thrive with us. Together, we create impact and drive meaningful change, always focused on results.

Here’s why people love working with us:

Working on challenging projects in an exciting environment at the forefront of offshore innovation

Extensive onboarding and opportunities to deepen your expertise

A development‑focused environment with room to grow

Excellent compensation and benefits, including a bonus scheme

A strong team culture with committed colleagues

Plenty of social activities, including our Friday‑afternoon get‑together

A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden

Is this your dream job? Put in your application now!

The application process consists of two interviews, an online assessment and an employment offer.

Are you ready to make the impossible possible?

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A unique maritime adventure

A unique maritime adventure At Heerema Marine Contractors, we deliver the world’s most challenging offshore projects in the energy sector. From designing and engineering to transporting, installing, and removing offshore structures, we make the impossible possible — safely and sustainably.

Our success is built on the expertise and dedication of our diverse team, working together across offshore, onshore, and office-based roles. We value teamwork, innovation, and a can-do mindset, and we are proud of our culture where colleagues support and inspire each other to achieve excellence.

Join Heerema and become part of a world-class team shaping the future of the offshore industry.

Information at a Glance

Highlights

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we offer offshore jobs, engineering careers, and office opportunities worldwide. Join our team and make the impossible possible.

Base Salary: 82,667.00 EUR

Job Location: HMC Leiden

Business area: Human Resources

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Job Level: Senior

Req Id: 811

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