Talent Management & Recruitment Partner

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.

Your profile

• 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.