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Principal Talent Development – Strategy
HERO Software. Strategic responsibility for Learning & Development and Leadership Development .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Talent Development, Learning & Development, and Performance Management, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and the ability to design and implement effective HR frameworks. Proficient in coaching, facilitation, and stakeholder collaboration, with fluency in German and business-level English.
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Talent DevelopmentPerformance ManagementLearning & DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentData Analysis
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Hard Skills
Performance ManagementLearning & DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentProgram DesignData AnalysisHR Framework DevelopmentCareer ArchitectureCoachingFacilitationEvaluation Methods
Soft Skills
Confident CommunicationCoaching SkillsStructured ApproachSolutions-Oriented MindsetCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Coaching QualificationTrainer Qualification
Industry Keywords
Organizational DevelopmentP&C FunctionTalent Development Center of ExcellenceGovernance StructuresPeople Data
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Strategic responsibility for Learning & Development and Leadership Development
- Develop and continuously enhance Learning & Development and Leadership Development frameworks and processes
- Translate organizational and leadership needs into development initiatives, programs, and resources
- Plan, coordinate, and evaluate Leadership Development initiatives in partnership with P&C Business Partners
- Coach leaders on leadership, employee development, and team management
- Own and further develop Performance Management to foster a high-performance culture
- Align company goals, team goals, and individual performance expectations
- Analyze performance data and trends and derive well-founded recommendations
- Own and further develop the career architecture and compensation structures, including career levels, career paths, and processes
- Advise P&C stakeholders and leaders by providing process guidance and relevant insights
- Own the Talent Development Center of Excellence
- Define standards, frameworks, policies, and processes
- Develop scalable solutions and tools based on business needs, research, best practices, and people data
- Establish clear governance, documentation, and decision-making structures
- Independently manage initiatives from ideation through implementation and evaluation to continuous improvement
- Facilitate knowledge transfer, provide consulting and enablement, and collaborate closely with P&C and other stakeholders
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive experience in Talent Development, Organizational Development, HR, or a comparable P&C function
- Strong expertise in Performance Management, Learning & Development, and career architecture
- Experience in Leadership Development, program design and delivery, facilitation, and process ownership
- Data-driven approach to working with people data
- Confident handling of complex datasets, metrics, and evaluation methods
- Ability to define success metrics, measure business impact, and enhance programs based on evidence
- Recognized coaching or trainer qualification, or comparable experience in coaching, facilitation, or adult education
- Experience designing, implementing, and continuously improving HR frameworks and processes at the organizational level
- Credibility and maturity to act as a trusted peer and sparring partner without formal people-management responsibility
- Structured, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented approach
- Confident communication, facilitation, and coaching skills
- Fluent German
- Business-fluent English
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working hours and location-independent remote work
- Subsidized Germany Ticket at €29 per month
- 30 days of annual leave (including December 24 and December 31)
- Additional days off for special occasions, such as weddings, moving house, and the birth of a child
- One volunteering day for a social project
- JobRad bicycle leasing
- Sports and wellness offerings through Hansefit or EGYM Wellpass
- Access to the mental health partner Bloom
- Additional supplementary company health insurance through Allianz
- Monthly professional shoulder and neck massages at the Hanover office
- Annual professional development budget of currently €800 for courses, books, or coaching
- Regular feedback and development conversations
- Clear HERO career path
- Summer and Christmas parties
- Regular team events
- Annual co-workations with the HERO team within the EU