Talent Advisor

To bring our Talent Strategy further within Loyens & Loeff, we are looking for a dedicated Talent Advisor. Within this role, you drive the Talent Management Strategy by creating awareness and commitment within the firm for this topic. With your scope you hold continuous focus on the strategy and drive key initiatives, for example Performance Management, Strategic Talent Review, Succession Planning, and structuring our Talent Data.

Within the context of our organization and its challenges, the foundation of Talent Management needs strengthening in its current form. With a new Talent Strategy recently put in place it will be key to implement the key initiatives defined and ensure the embedment of talent processes in the organization of Loyens & Loeff. Reporting to the Head of Recruiting and Talent & Development, the Talent Advisor role is key in expanding the Talent Management landscape, gaining stakeholder buy-in and ensuring we build a talent-driven culture within the organization. Pertaining to the latter, the role also has a clear focus on Stakeholder- and Change Management activities. 

Your responsibilities as a Talent Advisor  

• Understand the Talent Strategy and how it connects to the current talent needs and challenges of the organization;
• Implementing the Strategic Talent Review, Performance Management Process and provide professional expertise in the design and implementation of the talent development plans; 
• Collect and utilize talent data and provide regular reporting and updates on KPI and metrics;  
• Perform benchmarks, data analysis, and insights to inform and shape the talent mapping and development strategy and also being able to translate these insights to a specific business approach;
• Hold the overview of the talents in the organization and provide advice to business leaders on all aspects of talent management;  
• Translating the talent data into our HR system, helping shape the talent relevant functionalities;
• Provide trusted and analytics-supported insights about inflow, outflow, performance, D&I and L&D; 
• Work with the HR Business Partners to oversee the execution of Talent Development plans for key talent segments identified in the organization and steer actively on fitting sponsoring and guiding towards mentorships / learning opportunities;
• Collaborate across the different HR and Business Support Team to drive Talent Management objectives effectively.  

This vacancy suits you, because you are/have:  

• You are a seasoned HR professional and have 6+ years of work experience; 
• You are available for 36 – 40 hours per week; 
• You must have a perfect understanding of the Dutch and English language (both written and spoken); this is a mandatory requirement;
• You have excellent change management, communication and data-driven decision-making skills; 
• You have experience with facilitating talent discussions, developing others and have knowledge of performance management processes;
• You have the ability to identify areas for improvement and optimize Talent Management processes; 
• You are used to work in a matrix organization, across borders;  
• You are able to drive a strategic vision and have the ambition to grow your ability to align Talent Management strategies with the organization's business objectives; 
• You have good relationship-building skills, stakeholder management abilities and are able to advise and challenge more senior leaders effectively.

Who are we? 

Loyens & Loeff is a fully independent law firm specialized in law and tax. Each problem requires a customized solution. Our pragmatic approach and drive to devise innovative solutions allow us to effectively address the demands of our clients’ domestic and international businesses. Thanks to the broad range of our legal experience, know-how and the size of our practices, we offer top-level advice, locally and internationally. We are committed to meeting our clients’ needs at the highest quality level and in the most efficient way. 

We offer: 

A wonderful opportunity to develop in a leading international law firm with a strong identity, collegial atmosphere and excellent salary conditions. We offer you a very attractive employment package including an interesting mobility plan. Flexibility (including working from home) and self-development is considered very important within Loyens & Loeff and ambitious goals are encouraged.

This role is part of HR, and will work alongside the Recruiting, Learning & Talent Development team.  As a Talent Advisor your work field is across the different Home Markets and will include our business as well as professional service areas. The base location for this position is Amsterdam.

• Salary indication: €4.000 - 6.000;
• Vacation allowance;
• Collective bonus scheme;
• Mobility plan;
• Opportunities for personal development and flexibility (including remote working).

Apply for this vacancy! 

Enthusiastic? Respond through the 'apply' button. You may ask questions about this vacancy to Joel Tan (Recruitment Adviser) Joel.Tan@loyensloeff.com.