Head of People Development

Your responsbilities
• Define and drive the global People Development strategy aligned with business objectives and company culture.
• Lead and continuously enhance leadership development, talent management, succession planning, and learning initiatives
• Design and implement innovative learning programs that support employee growth and organizational transformation
• Partner closely with business leaders to identify future capability needs and development priorities
• Monitor and analyze learning and talent metrics to measure impact and continuously improve programs.
• Lead, develop, and inspire the People Development team while fostering a culture of continuous learning. Your Profil
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Qualifications:
Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a comparable field.
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Experience:
Several years of professional and leadership experience in People Development, Learning & Development, Talent Management, or Human Resources.
• Languages: Fluent English skills are required; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Personality: Inspiring leader with strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for developing people.
• Working Style: Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach with a high level of ownership. We are WEPA, a forward-thinking European family business with a clear sense of purpose and high standards for our own conduct. We have been developing, manufacturing and distributing sustainable hygiene papers for generations, thus contributing each and every day to the health, wellbeing and quality of life of millions of people across Europe. What makes us special: we bring together business strength with responsibility – for our customers, for the environment, and above all for the people who work at WEPA. Across 15 sites in Europe, approximately 4,500 employees design and develop innovative solutions for everyday hygiene ranging from toilet paper and towel paper to tissues, utilising efficiency, sustainability and high quality standards. In doing so we adopt a long-term perspective, invest consistently in sustainable technologies and continuously evolve our company – together with the people who make WEPA what it is. Attractive Compensation We reward outstanding performance with competitive compensation based on our collective employment agreement, including 13 monthly salaries and vacation pay. Work That Fits Your Life We reward outstanding performance with competitive compensation based on our collective employment agreement, including 13 monthly salaries and vacation pay. Health & Wellbeing We support your physical and mental wellbeing through health services that help you thrive at work and beyond. Benefit from bike leasing, EGYM Wellpass, TELUS support and dedicated wellbeing events for employees and their families. Future Security & Protection We help you plan for the future with a company pension scheme and a lifetime working account that provides additional flexibility throughout different stages of your career and private life. Growth & Development We empower you to grow through continuous learning, development opportunities and WEPA Academy programs that help you reach your full potential. Benefit from our collaborative team-building activities. Strong Company Culture We foster an inclusive and respectful workplace where people collaborate openly, support one another and contribute to a positive team culture where every voice matter.