People Development Coordinator

Action; Zwaagdijk-Oost; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 paid vacation days (38-hour week)

Travel allowance

Option to join collective health ins.

15% staff discount on Action products

Access to Action Academy courses

Job summary

Action is seeking a People Development Coordinator to manage the logistics of training programmes and ensure seamless delivery of learning events. You will support the HR team, respond to employee inquiries, and help create resource materials to aid employee development.

In this role, you will work closely with Learning & Development Specialists, find opportunities to improve processes, and contribute to a structured learning environment across Europe.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of work experience.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Team player with a proactive mindset.
• Experience in more complex organisations.
• Experience with Excel.
• Experience with reporting.
• Affinity with Learning & Development and administrative work.
• Fluent English; Dutch knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the logistics of training programmes and ensure events run smoothly.
• Oversee the team mailbox and respond to employee inquiries.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development Specialists to create resource materials.
• Help design and improve processes for learning activities.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Experience with reporting

Learning & Development affinity

Fluent English; Dutch preferred

2–5 years of experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

As a People Development Coordinator at Action, you will be at the heart of our learning and development activities. You manage the logistics of training programmes, oversee the team mailbox, respond to employee inquiries, and ensure that every learning event is organised and delivered smoothly.

Working closely with the Learning & Development Specialists, you will also contribute to the creation of impactful resource materials that help employees learn, develop, and succeed in their roles.

If you are organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting people development, this role is for you. You enjoy bringing structure to processes, improving ways of working, and making sure everything runs seamlessly. We also encourage you to share ideas and identify opportunities to continuously improve how we work and deliver learning experiences.

Meet your team

You will join the HR team at Action. Together, we support all current and future Action employees and help our organisation grow across Europe. In our international environment, you will make a difference across different types of projects. Because Action is growing fast, every day is different. You will work on a variety of projects, take ownership, and have the opportunity to make a real impact. Our goal is simple: better every day.

This is you

• Between two and five years of work experience
• Strong organisational skills
• Enjoys working in a team
• Proactive mindset
• Experience working in more complex organisations
• Work experience with Excel
• Experience with reporting
• Affinity with Learning & Development and administrative work
• Fluent communication skills in English; knowledge of Dutch is preferred

What we offer

• 24 paid vacation days (based on a 38-hour working week)
• Travel allowance
• The option to join our collective health insurance
• 15% staff discount on Action products
• Access to courses and training through the Action Academy
• A job in a fast-growing international organisation with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you come and work with us. We work hard to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who grow up in an SOS Children's Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 155 different nationalities? That we purchase 94% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? And that almost all our stores only use energy-efficient LED lighting? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we are facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself.