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Bekaert is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies. We pursue to be the preferred supplier for our steel wire products and solutions by continuously delivering superior value to our customers worldwide. Bekaert (Euronext Brussels: BEKB) is a global company with more than 27 000 employees worldwide, headquarters in Belgium and € 4.4 billion in combined revenue in 2020.
Our vision for Human Resources at Bekaert
Within Bekaert Human Resources department, we are in the middle of an outstanding and innovative transformation to establish a renewed organizational model and programs in the whole Bekaert Group, covering more than 27 000 employees in more than 25 countries.
About the role
This freshly created department, that will include more than 15 employees worldwide, will be led by a new Head of Global Learning Operations, who will coordinate the worldwide delivery of the training activities – with focus on their operational organization, execution and administration, in close alignment with the Group Centre of Expertise Learning and Development and in line with the overall Learning Strategy.
Your Impact as The Head of Global Learning Operations:
Our ideal candidate
Steers the internal HR team of Learning and Development Officers covering Americas, Europe and Asia, in order to build cross boarder alignment/synergies and develop processes and tools towards learning administration operational excellence
Is part of the HR Services Leadership Team, representing Global Learning
Is the owner of the Learning/Competence Management & Development system within Bekaert, curating its development according to market trends, and fostering the correct usage of the system within the L&D community and the user groups
Coordinates the delivery of the operational part of Group wide development programs (leadership programs, talent programs, graduate programs…)
Implements new development programs and initiatives based on defined business needs
Participates in Group projects in the area of Learning & Development (new 360° tool, leadership programs…), based on identified development needs in the business
Closely cooperates with the Centre of Expertise responsible for Learning to develop the operational part of the Learning Strategy and to ensure an efficient translation of the strategy itself into operational execution
Is responsible for the provider management of Group-wide trainers, coaching pool, guest speakers, educational consultants,…
About You
Essential skills & competences
Master’s degree in HR, Psychology, Law, Economics or similar
Mastery of English at business level – other languages advantageous
7+ years of confirmed experience in in Learning and Development activities on an international managerial level, preferably in an industrial / production environment
Proven ability in leading cross-country teams in a multicultural environment
Proficiency in the usage of Learning Management Systems (working knowledge of SuccessFactors is advantageous)
Understanding of project management to be able to contribute to Group projects
Advanced organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple processes at the same time
WHY JOIN US?
At Bekaert, we are on a journey to establish the new possible. And to achieve this, we need passionate people that are eager to grow beyond their capabilities. We want people that are brave and willing to explore the unknown, even if it means failing sometimes. People thatare ready to bring their whole self to work and are not afraid of expressing their opinions but also value the power of synergies, different perspectives & team spirit. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
