Talent Manager

Talent Manager (Engagement, Diversity, and Inclusion)

(Full-time, 38 hours per week)

Are you passionate about retail and eager to make a meaningful impact on the professional and personal growth of our employees, both in the Netherlands and internationally? This is your opportunity to contribute to Action's success!

Your daily Actions

As a Talent Manager, you will lead key initiatives to build our employee engagement and development initiatives. You will be responsible for our employee engagement surveys and follow up, implementation of diversity, Equity and inclusion (D&I) plans and activities, and well-being initiatives to foster a thriving workplace. In addition you will also lead the development and execution of our growth tracks such as our junior and senior traineeships. You will also manage a team of specialists to deliver on these initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the execution of Action’s Employee Engagement Survey.
• Analysing survey results and collaborating with the business to create relevant action plans
• Update the DE&I policy to meet the needs of a diverse workforce as we grow
• Implementing activities to promote DE&I within the organisation
• Developing and coordinating awareness campaigns, training, and events on D&I topics for all employees
• Implementing well-being initiatives to support employee health and work-life balance
• Managing talent growth tracks across the business, including programmes for trainees and management-level employees
• Leading and mentoring the team of specialists, providing strategic direction, coaching, and support to drive engagement, learning, and development
• Measuring and enhancing employee engagement is a crucial part of our talent approach, and we see it as a top priority. By continuously understanding our employees' needs, we can further strengthen our culture and create an engaging and inclusive work environment.
  
  

Meet your team

Action HR has grown into a strategic Centre of Excellence in recent years. Within our department, the Recruitment team brings in new talent for our international headquarters. Compensation & Benefits is responsible for everything related to salaries, bonuses, and other employment benefits. People Development ensures that all our employees have opportunities for growth and development. HR Projects creates initiatives to enhance the value of our HR department within Action. Our Shared Service Centre supports our country offices with payroll administration and other HR services. Lastly, each supporting department has its own HR Business Partner who manages employee inflow and outflow and connects them with our overall HR team.

Would you like to contribute to the further professionalisation of our HR organisation with your ideas? Take Action!

Who you are

As a Talent Manager, you are a professional in your field and have the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution. At Action, we keep things simple, allowing us to move quickly from ideas to implementation. If you enjoy leading projects, identifying needs, developing action plans, and driving progress at a fast pace, this is the role for you. You will work in a supportive environment where you can take real steps forward and make things happen.

Additionally, you have:

• Strong experience in Employee Engagement
• Proven ability to manage engagement surveys on a large scale
• Knowledge of D&I trends and related legislation
• Ability to build and maintain a great culture through well-being initiatives
• Experience leading and managing a team within the People Development function
• Excellent communication skills
• High delivery speed and ability to perform in a dynamic environment
• Fluency in English (both spoken and written)
  
  

What we offer

Surprisingly more! From our dynamic headquarters in the Netherlands, you will have an impact across Europe. We now have over 2,900 stores in 12 countries and serve millions of customers. And we have ambitious growth plans for Action and for you. As we grow, you’ll have new opportunities to develop your skills, take on new challenges, and advance your career. All this within a culture where our shared values truly come to life: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost consciousness, and respect.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary & bonus structure.
• Company Car
• 24 holiday days, with an option to buy 5 more (based on 38 hours per week).
• Flexible hours and hybrid working environment.
• A 15% discount on Action purchases.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and collective health insurance.
  
  

How We Contribute to Society

We believe in making a positive impact on society and the environment. Through our various initiatives, such as sponsoring over 2,500 children in SOS Children’s Villages and ensuring sustainable sourcing for our products, we are committed to doing business responsibly. Join us and be part of a company that is focused on sustainability and social impact.

Interested?

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite everyone who recognises themselves in this vacancy to apply. Take action and apply for this position now!

What Happens Next

• Submit your application.
• We’ll review your application and respond promptly.
• You'll be invited for an interview to see if we're a match.
• If the first interview was positive, you'll complete an online assessment.
• In the second interview, we’ll dive deeper into the role and your potential fit.
• If it's a match, welcome aboard as our new Talent Manager!
  
  

Throughout the entire process, your dedicated recruiter will be your main point of contact, available for any questions you may have.