People Development Specialist – Competencies & Skills (human)

About the role

\n\nAs 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