Director, Talent & Leadership

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. Shape and lead an enterprise AI-led talent and leadership strategy aligned with business priorities and execution accountability .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeAmsterdam • NetherlandsSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic HR leadership, talent management, and performance frameworks, with a focus on developing leadership capabilities and integrating AI methodologies into talent and learning programs. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive organizational growth through effective succession planning and learning architecture.

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Strategic HR LeadershipTalent ManagementPerformance FrameworksLeadership DevelopmentSuccession Planning

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Hard Skills

Talent ManagementPerformance FrameworksLearning ArchitectureLeadership DevelopmentSuccession PlanningAI IntegrationOperating Model DesignStrategic Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

Management SkillsExecutive PresenceHuman-Relations CapabilityBuilding TrustInfluencing Senior Stakeholders

Industry Keywords

Enterprise AITalent StrategyPerformance Management SystemContinuous FeedbackTalent DensityInternal MobilityCoachingHiring Excellence Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and lead an enterprise AI-led talent and leadership strategy aligned with business priorities and execution accountability
Own the performance management system to drive clarity, continuous feedback, fair calibration, and improved talent density across JET
Lead and empower a multidisciplinary team of talent professionals, allocating capacity to high-impact enterprise needs
Build robust succession pipelines and facilitate strategic internal mobility to ensure business continuity and growth readiness
Design scalable learning architectures, technical upskilling, and development solutions that enhance capability faster than business complexity grows
Develop leadership capabilities across all levels—from first-time managers to C-suite executives—through coaching and targeted architecture
Partner with Talent Acquisition Operations to establish hiring excellence standards and integrate forward-thinking AI methodologies
Report to the Chief Human Resources Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record of strategic HR or talent leadership in a complex, international, or multi-country environment
Expert knowledge of talent management, performance frameworks, learning architecture, leadership development, and succession planning
Strong management skills with the ability to lead specialist teams, navigate trade-offs, and deliver quality results through ambiguity
Outstanding executive presence and human-relations capability, building trust and influencing senior stakeholders with discretion
Experience designing operating models and establishing new capabilities, such as integrating AI into talent and learning programs
Strategic problem-solving mindset committed to driving talent density, feedback culture, and execution excellence