Company Description

Jack Link’s is the global leader in protein snacks, known for its premium beef jerky and iconic brands like BiFi and Peperami. With roots dating back to the 1880s, this family-owned company combines tradition with innovation to deliver high-quality, flavorful snacks worldwide.

The EMEA headquarters, located in the vibrant Houthaven area in Amsterdam, is home to a dynamic, international team of 70+ professionals from over 25 nationalities. The company culture is fast-paced, open, entrepreneurial and non-corporate, offering plenty of opportunities for growth and real impact.

At Jack Link’s, you’ll be part of a team that challenges conventions and fuels consumers’ wild side. Ready to make a difference? Join us in shaping the future of protein snacking!

Job Description

As the Talent and Learning&Development Manager you are responsible for the sustainable allocation of resources across the EMEA region. You translate Jack Links’ ambitions into a challenging sourcing strategy, clear policies and engaging development programs that drive building talent and boost the employee experience. To achieve your goals, you build close relationships with the HR Business partners and experts in the HR EMEA team as well as with business leaders and managers.

The role leads the Talent Acquisition Specialist and reports to the HR Director EMEA

Responsibilities

Strategic Workforce Planning: Uses expertise, business insights and data-analyze to shape a ‘build versus buy’ SWFP seeking continuous alignment between market trends and business goals
Talent Development: Builds, implements and monitors the execution of talent and development programs, steering potential to continuously meet (changing) business needs.
Performance Management: Designs an up-to-date performance management strategy embedding innovative ways of working and tooling while ensuring related topics are properly addressed.
Employer Branding: Defines a modern recruitment strategy, engaging all generations at work.
Employee Experience: Provides a broad range of development programs, offering tools and opportunities that engage, retain and stretch employees in line with company goals.
Process Management: Oversees the end-to-end processes for the areas in scope including (accurate and timely) budgeting and administration, ensuring compliance with (local) legislation.
People Management: Engages colleagues from a hierarchical (Talent Acquisition Specialist) perspective as well as being the trusted advisor and sparring partner to peers and management.
Reporting: Regularly provides factual updates on all Talent, Learning and Development activities. Provides concrete advice based on internal and external data analyzes.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology or a related field.
5-7 years in HR, talent acquisition, talent management and learning and development
Experience in a dynamic, multinational, matrix organization.
FMCG / manufacturing insights is a plus.

Competencies

Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with peers to meet shared objectives.
Strategic thinking and business acumen: Align the company's talent strategy with the overall business strategy and anticipate future talent needs.
Effective communication: adjusts tone and content to resonate with the audience in scope
Problem solving: takes a pragmatic, hands-on approach with a can-do mentality
Integrity: handling complex and sensitive HR issues with discretion and integrity.

Skills

Strong project management skills
Experience in working with Smart Recruiters and LinkedIn.
Experience with Korn Ferry Success Profiles and Competency Framework is a plus.
Certification for Discovery Insights is a big plus.
Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are an advantage

Additional Information

We offer

A competitive salary that matches your experience.
Enjoy a fast-paced, international and open work atmosphere.
Benefit from 27 vacation days, a solid pension plan plus an annual bonus.
Boost your health with a ClassPass subscription and enjoy our regular lunches.
Take part in fun and engaging company events.

ACQUIISTION IS NOT APPRECIATED

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