Talent Management & Recruitment Partner - #47520

Job Description

Do you believe that performance, development and attracting the right talent go hand in hand?

That sustainable careers start with fair recruitment, continuous feedback, and attention to well-being?

Let’s start the conversation. Discover how we can build sustainable careers together.

VITO, one of Europe’s leading research centers with 1,400 employees, transforms scientific insights into technological innovations, AI-driven solutions and policy advice. We do so to help the world thrive for at least another 1,000 years.

To strengthen our Talent Acquisition & Performance Acceleration (TAPA) team, VITO is looking for a Talent Management & Recruitment Partner: a hybrid role combining strategic HR projects (±70%) with operational recruitment & selection (±30%).

You will report to the Talent Manager and work closely with recruiters, L&D-team, HR Business Partners and leadership teams across VITO.

Your role: a combination of strategy and hands-on impact

Performance, Career Development & Organization-wide projects (±70%)

Performance Management

• You design, coordinate and continuously improve VITO’s performance management cycle and related tools.
• You support managers in strengthening performance-driven and feedback-oriented leadership, while ensuring alignment across the organization.
• You actively promote continuous feedback beyond formal evaluation moments.
• You empower employees with tools and guidance to take ownership of their performance and development.
  
  

Career Development & Internal Mobility

• You develop and implement internal mobility programs and career paths aligned with both strategic workforce needs and individual talents.
• You co-design and roll out development initiatives for specific target groups (e.g. high potentials, critical roles).
• You act as a sparring partner for managers and employees on career growth, employability and internal moves.
  
  

Talent Management Projects

• You lead and coordinate organization-wide talent management projects within the TAPA team, from design to implementation.
• You take ownership of initiatives related to performance & development, internal mobility, sustainable employability and well-being (FIT@VITO), as well as selected strategic recruitment initiatives.
• You translate strategic priorities into concrete projects, roadmaps and deliverables, and ensure alignment with key stakeholders across the organization.
• You monitor progress and impact, and continuously optimize initiatives based on data, feedback and organizational needs.
  
  

Operational Recruitment & Selection (±30%)

Alongside your project-based responsibilities, you also actively contribute to hands-on recruitment & selection, ensuring strong connection with the reality of the labor market and business needs.

• You manage end-to-end recruitment processes for a selection of vacancies, in close collaboration with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team.
• You conduct intake meetings, coordinate selection steps, participate in interviews and ensure a high-quality candidate experience.
• You apply VITO’s fair, inclusive and structured recruitment standards consistently.
• You act as a recruitment sparring partner for hiring managers, translating business needs into strong vacancy profiles.
  
  

Job requirements

• You have experience in recruitment, performance management, career development, or HR policy.
• You are a bridge builder and strategic thinker with an eye for innovation and sustainable development.
• You communicate fluently in Dutch & English with various stakeholders and know how to connect.
• You have an affinity with tools, methods, and data within recruitment, L&D, career development, and/or job management.
• You are curious about the latest insights in the field of recruitment, learning, performance, well-being, and leadership.
  
  

Offer

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Purpose-driven work: Every project at VITO addresses a real global challenge — from cleaner technologies to sustainable resource management.
• Impact at scale: Help shape the talent strategy of a top-tier research center with global impact.
• Continuous growth: Learn, experiment, and develop through training, peer learning, and on-the-job challenges.
• Flexibility built in: Balance your time between our Mol campus and home working (1–2 days per week).
• Attractive rewards: Competitive salary plus benefits, including allowances, insurances, and a modular holiday system.