Teamlead and Learning & Development specialist - (0.8 - 0.9 fte)

Functieomschrijving

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for Learning & Development (L&D)? And do you like coordinating/ daily management of a small team of specialists? Then join our team in the heart of the Brainport region and help shape L&D at TU/e! Lead and inspire a team, develop future-proof learning solutions, manage budgets, and build impactful partnerships—all on an international, innovation-driven campus. With your expertise in L&D, change management, and stakeholder engagement, you’ll play a vital role in fostering continuous learning and growth. Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

What will you be doing?

As a Team Lead you will:

• coordinate activities and set priorities: Act as the representative from HRMT – via the manager Development – on one side and the L&D team on the other, ensuring smooth coordination of activities.
• closely work together with the manager Development.
• develop and execute the L&D strategy: Engage with relevant stakeholders to address learning needs emerging from the TU/e and HRM strategy.
• support the team performance: Continuously support the PDP manager in monitoring and improving the performance and well-being of the L&D team.
• maintain the L&D portfolio: Ensure an up-to-date and high-quality L&D Portfolio (curricula) based on business and learning needs analysis, aligned with the Continuous Learning concept.
• manage the L&D budget: Calculate and allocate the L&D budget to meet business needs and ensure financial targets are met.
• develop relevant standards: Guide the L&D team in following and developing quality standards to ensure impactful learning experiences.
• further develop a technology and vendor strategy: Develop and manage the HRM/Learning technology strategy and roadmap, including vendor partnerships.
• initiate and manage projects within our SQUAD-program: Initiate L&D projects, managing the creation of project plans, budgets, and resources, together with the Program Manager.
   

As an L&D Specialist you will:

• manage specific learning areas: Oversee L&D strategy and interventions for specific areas such as recruitment, onboarding, wellbeing, leadership, career, and performance.
• design Curricula: Create and design learning paths and curricula for specific learning areas.
• promote the L&D vision: Contribute to promoting and embedding the L&D vision and strategy in daily work.
• will be the trusted advisor: Influence TU/e’s learning culture, curriculum, and overall employee experience by being a trusted advisor on our strategic L&D topics.
• conduct together learning needs analysis: Execute business and learning needs analysis to develop and maintain a future-proof L&D Portfolio.
• Manage the budget for specific areas: Manage the annual L&D budgeting process for specific learning areas, including monitoring budget allocation and exploitation.
• Contribute to vendor management: Oversee make-or-buy decisions, vendor selection, contracting, and evaluation.

Functie-eisen

We are looking for a new colleague with the following knowledge and experience:

• Educational background: A University of Applied Sciences degree or a Master’s degree in Educational Science, Psychology, Business Administration, or Human Resources Management.
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in the Learning & Development field at a strategic level and on Leadership at least 1 year of proven leadership experience in managing team performance and development
• Experience in creating L&D vision/strategy and driving strategic initiatives/projects within L&D.
   

Which in addition to the above mentioned criteria also brings the competences and skills listed below:

• Change management and project management: Experience in project management and change management is a desired asset.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Stakeholder relationship/management: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovation: A proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement in L&D practices.
• Cultural awareness: Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural diversity and its impact on learning and development.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

• An environment where you are encouraged to develop yourself in the field of HR.
• Depending on knowledge and experience, the salary will amount to a minimum of €5.495,- and a maximum of €7.056,- (salary scale 12) gross per month under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• We offer a one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment.
• We believe it is important that our employees continue to develop themselves and offer various facilities to do so.
• We also offer attractive secondary benefits, such as 41 days of vacation for a 40-hour week, 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, a generous employer's contribution to the ABP pension plan, a selection model for conditions of employment, childcare on the campus and excellent sports facilities.
• And most important, you will be working within a team of incredibly nice, helpful, inspiring, and motivated colleagues.

Informatie en sollicitatie

About the HRM Department
The service consists of approximately 130 colleagues and is composed of the HR Operations, HR Business and HR Development divisions. In this position, you will be part of the Development (Policy, Development & Projects) division. HR Development encourages talent, continuous development and innovation in order to make the best use of human potential. We want to support the departments, services, institutes and all employees of TU/e to continuously develop and adapt to internal and external changes.

About SQUAD
HRM is part of the SQUAD program (Support QUAlity Drive). SQUAD is a relevant step in achieving our Strategy 2030 goals and provides HRM with opportunities to strengthen HR services, collaboration, and processes. HRM started the SQUAD program in April 2022. This will continue with the implementation of the HRM Change Plan in 2024 and beyond. The program aims to test the quality of HR service delivery at our university, among other things, through critical reflection, external reviews, and change plans.

About TU/e 
TU/e is a leading international university that educates engineers of the future and pushes the boundaries of science and technology for a better world. An international community of close to 4.500 employees and 13.000 students work and study on the vibrant and inspiring campus.
We embrace diversity and inclusion. Therefore, we invite people from all backgrounds to apply for a job at TU/e, regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality, age, socioeconomic status, identity, visible or invisible disability, religion, or sexual orientation.
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More information 
Information about the hiring process can be obtained from Rob van der Linden, Recruiter (r.m.e.v.d.linden[at]tue.nl) or when you have specific questions about the position you can contact manager of HR Development, Wen Duffels (0031 - 6 21572858).

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page. 

Application
If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. To ensure a fair hiring process for all our candidates we follow our process and will first look at all the applications in which we will select the candidates for a first interview.

We look forward to receiving your application!