People Development Expert (m/f/d)

Company Description

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The group of companies employs about 85,000 people in 23 countries and generated consolidated sales of EUR 5 billion in 2024.

The value chain ranges from standardized cables and special and data cables to highly complex wiring systems and related components, from development to production. As an innovation partner with distinctive development and systems expertise, we support our customers on the path to increasingly sustainable and connected mobility concepts from autonomous driving to alternative drives as well as charging systems.

Job Description

Become a driving force behind the global development of our people and culture. As a Global People Development Expert, you will play a key role in designing and implementing talent development strategies, fostering a strong feedback culture, and supporting our global workforce in reaching their full potential. Through internal consulting, strategic process ownership, and targeted development programs, you will help shape the future of LEONI’s talent landscape.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Designing, implementing, and managing global talent development projects and programs for defined target groups
• Acting as an internal consultant and subject matter expert for all talent development–related topics
• Implementing and monitoring global People Development processes, guidelines, and standards
• Supporting the global annual talent management cycle, including the facilitation of performance and development conferences
• Providing development diagnostics and career counselling for selected employee groups
• Orchestrating global succession planning by analyzing collected talent data, leading the design and implementation of development programs according to identified succession needs
• Serving as an internal trainer by facilitating and coordinating the delivery of selected talent development programs

Qualifications

What do we expect from you?

• Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Extensive experience in talent management, people development, or leadership development, ideally in a global environment
• Strategic and conceptual thinking, combined with the ability to deliver operational results
• Knowledge of development diagnostics, feedback tools, and modern learning methodologies
• Experience in designing and delivering training programs, both in-person and virtually
• Familiarity with global talent frameworks, evaluation systems, and succession planning concepts
• Fluency in English (minimum B2 level); additional languages are an advantage
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures and organizational levels
• Proficiency in HR technologies & data analytics for talent insights and decision-making.

 

What qualities do we value in you?

• Attention to detail: You ensure accuracy and consistency in development frameworks, diagnostics, and process execution
• Goal-oriented mindset: You focus on delivering impactful learning initiatives and measurable improvements in people development
• Responsibility: You take ownership of global processes and deliver solutions that align with business strategy and people growth
• Collaboration: You engage with stakeholders across functions and cultures to co-create meaningful development programs
• Respect: You foster an inclusive development environment built on trust, open feedback, and mutual support

Additional Information

Financial Benefits:

• 13th salary upon achieving agreed targets
• 4% contribution to the Supplementary Pension Scheme (3rd pillar)
• Financial bonuses (for commuting, improvement suggestions, employee referrals, etc.)
• Rewards for various milestones (wedding, childbirth, years of service, blood donation, etc.)
• Regular salary increases

Working Conditions & Flexibility:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 4 extra days off (so-called sick days)
• Flexible working hours
• Subsidized meals in a company restaurant
• Home office according to internal policies

Educational Activities & Health Support:

• Language learning
• SEDUO – e-learning education platform
• Participation in conferences and workshops
• Health days and vitamin packages
• Personal development in various areas with career growth opportunities

Additional Benefits:

• Discount benefits (Cafeteria Edenred program, LEONI IT bazaar, etc.)
• Material gifts (welcome package, LEONI branded items, flowers for International Women’s Day, etc.)
• Company events and team activities

 

Basic gross guaranteed salary: from 2500 EUR/Brutto +13th salary The final basic wage component will be adjusted to individual skills and experience of selected candidate.

 

 

People of all genders are always meant equally; for linguistic simplification and better readability, only the masculine form is used in the text.
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