Workplace Learning & Human Performance Specialist

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Borculo; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES seeks a Workplace Learning & Human Performance Specialist for a six-month interim assignment in the Netherlands. The role centers on embedding a strong learning culture and translating an existing strategy into practical actions across a production site.

You will coach leaders and trainers, design learning pathways, maintain LMS records, and collaborate with external partners to enhance craftsmanship and performance on the floor.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a production and/or process industry environment with a focus on learning & development / workplace learning.
• Completed degree in Learning & Development / Training & Education (HBO) or equivalent didactic background.
• Knowledge of the 70:20:10 learning model and applying workplace learning approaches.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to build trust quickly at all levels on site.
• Fluent in Dutch to work effectively with the production organization.

Responsibilities

• Promote and develop the site's learning and development vision into clear initiatives and local ways of working.
• Implement and professionalize workplace learning and on-the-job training across departments.
• Coach and support leaders, employees, trainers, workplace coaches, and assessors on learning and performance improvement.
• Analyse capability and performance gaps and translate findings into practical learning solutions.
• Design and implement workplace training programs, learning pathways, performance support tools, and assessment approaches.
• Develop and manage role-based growth paths, competency levels, and qualification structures.
• Ensure training records, qualifications, and learning activities are properly maintained in the LMS.
• Work with external training partners to strengthen craftsmanship and skills development.
• Connect learning initiatives to operational performance and continuous improvement goals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Dutch language

Learning & development

Continuous improvement

Education

Learning & Development degree (HBO)

Job description

Company

Our client is a large, high-performing industrial production site where continuous improvement and capability building are key to daily operations. The environment is hands-on and collaborative, with a strong focus on developing people, strengthening performance, and building a culture of learning on the work floor.

Job Description

For an interim assignment, we are looking for a Workplace Learning & Human Performance Specialist to strengthen learning and development within a production organization. The Workplace Learning & Human Performance Specialist will help embed a strong learning culture, translate an existing learning strategy into practical actions, and support leaders and trainers in improving skills, performance, and operational results.

Responsibilities

• Promote and further develop the site’s learning and development vision and translate it into clear initiatives and local ways of working
• Implement and professionalize workplace learning and on-the-job training across departments
• Coach and support leaders, employees, trainers, workplace coaches, and assessors on workplace learning and performance improvement
• Analyse capability and performance gaps and translate findings into practical learning solutions
• Design and implement workplace training programs, learning pathways, performance support tools, and assessment approaches
• Develop and manage role-based growth paths, competency levels, and qualification structures
• Ensure training records, qualifications, and learning activities are properly maintained in the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Work with external training partners to strengthen craftsmanship and skills development
• Connect learning initiatives to operational performance and continuous improvement goals, ensuring sustainable result

Requirements

• HBO level of working and thinking
• At least 5 years of experience in a production and/or process industry environment (food manufacturing is a strong advantage)
• Proven experience delivering learning & development and continuous improvement results in a production setting (workplace learning / human performance)
• A completed degree in Learning & Development / Training & Education (or a similar HBO background with a didactic focus)
• Knowledge of, or experience with, the 70:20:10 learning model and implementing workplace learning approaches
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trust quickly at all levels on site
• Fluent in Dutch (required to work effectively with the production organization)
• Temporary Full-Time Contract (6 Months)

Other Information

This is a hands-on role in a professional production environment, with strong visibility across the organization and the opportunity to leave improvements in place that will continue after the assignment ends.

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