People Development Specialist – Competencies & Skills (human)

As part of our People Development & Learning team, you will support the ongoing development of our HR structures and processes, with a particular focus on shaping our competency and qualification management.

You will contribute your own ideas, independently manage tasks and sub-projects, and help turn concepts into practical solutions. You enjoy combining conceptual work with hands-on implementation and thrive in a dynamic environment with diverse challenges.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development and continuous improvement of our competency and qualification management processes, including the creation of competency profiles and competency, skills, and qualification matrices
• Assess and analyze existing and required competencies and help translate the findings into requirements for workforce planning and recruitment
• Support the design and implementation of talent management tools and processes
• Contribute to the further development and implementation of our performance management and feedback processes
• Develop and implement HR standards, processes, and tools within People Development & Learning
• Independently manage HR sub-projects, from analysis and concept development through to hands-on implementation
• Analyze and prepare relevant HR data and metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and proposing practical solutions
• Organize and support workshops, meetings, and People & Culture initiatives
• Collaborate closely with managers, departments, and the People & Culture team to implement new HR tools and processes

YOUR PROFILE

• A university degree in Business Psychology, Psychology, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification
• Ideally 3–6 years of relevant professional experience in People Development, Competency or Qualification Management, or a related HR or L&D field
• Practical experience in competency, skills, or qualification management, for example in developing or working with competency profiles, competency matrices, or qualification matrices
• Experience independently managing and implementing HR projects or comparable initiatives
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to turn ideas into practical solutions
• A hands-on mindset and enthusiasm for both conceptual and operational tasks, including organizational activities
• An independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach, even when priorities change or processes are not yet fully defined
• Initiative and the confidence to challenge existing approaches and contribute fresh ideas
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with an interest in collaborating with people across different teams and departments
• Very good English and good German skills, both written and spoken

Location: Riederich, Germany – this is a fully on-site position