Talent Development Specialist (Leiden, ZH, NL, 2332 AA)

Qabird; Leiden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

bonus scheme

Leiden office access

Extensive onboarding

Development-focused environment

Competitive compensation

Team culture and social activities

Job summary

Qabird in Leiden is seeking a Talent Development Specialist to clarify where capabilities must grow to deliver today and in the future. You will map roles and capabilities, identify gaps and risks, and design development journeys that align with our strategic ambitions.

You will partner with HR, business leaders and recruitment to translate insights into practical solutions, build talent pipelines for critical roles, and enable managers with tools and guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, psychology, corporate learning or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Talent Development, Talent Management or related field.
• Ability to turn data and insights into clear priorities and action.
• Ability to connect business priorities to people, roles and capability development.
• Experience designing development journeys, career pathways and growth opportunities.
• Confidence to partner with and influence leaders across the business.
• Ability to bring clarity to complexity and deliver meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Identify future capability needs, talent risks and development priorities.
• Drive talent reviews and succession planning for critical and future roles.
• Design development journeys, career paths and growth opportunities.
• Build visibility of talent pipelines, capability gaps and opportunities.
• Enable managers and employees with practical frameworks, tools and guidance.
• Partner with HR, business leaders and Recruitment to build future capability.
• Embed learning in the flow of work and continuously improving development initiatives.

Skills

Talent development

Talent management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR/psychology/corporate learning

Tools

HRIS / LMS

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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.