Shape the future of learning at a global specialty chemicals company — driving leadership development, LMS excellence, and real capability growth that moves the business forward.

We're looking for a driven L&D professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy and hands-on delivery — someone who gets energy from building world-class learning experiences that genuinely develop people and move the business forward. If you love turning big ideas into sharp, scalable programmes, this is your role.

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. 

About the job

As a Senior Global Learning & Development Expert, you'll be at the heart of Nouryon's global learning ecosystem — with real ownership of how it grows. You will ensure high‑quality governance of our learning platforms, support the delivery of global leadership programs, and drive operational excellence across our talent and development processes. Working closely with the Global Talent Development Lead and partners across HR, Learning Academies, HR Technology, and external vendors, you'll build a learning experience that employees worldwide genuinely feel — consistent, engaging, and built for impact.

In your future role as Senior Global Learning & Development Expert you will

Learning Strategy and Execution

• Contribute to and coordinate the global L&D strategy aligned with People Capability and business priorities
• Partner with functional academies to improve learning quality and experience
• Ensure development actions translate into real capability growth

Learning Governance and LMS

• Own and enhance LMS governance with HR Tech and academy leads
• Maintain accurate, relevant, and well-structured learning content
• Track participation, completion, and KPIs to guide investment decisions

Supporting the Talent and People Capability Strategy

• Translate insights from People Capability Reviews and succession planning into targeted learning solutions
• Address identified capability gaps through timely and relevant programs
• Stay closely connected to HRBPs and business needs

Generic Skills Offerings

• Support design and delivery of global learning initiatives building core skills
• Coordinate logistics, content curation, and administration
• Ensure programmers are scalable, accessible, and aligned with business needs

Leadership Development

• Support design, delivery, and continuous improvement of leadership programs
• Align content with strategic priorities and leadership expectations
• Provide hands-on support to participants and stakeholders

Process Improvement

• Evaluate and improve talent development processes
• Gather feedback, data, and insights on effectiveness
• Recommend improvements to enhance usability and impact

Global Consistency

• Promote consistent talent development practices across regions
• Support adherence to global standards while enabling local adaptation
• Help build a unified approach to capability development

Tactical Execution

• Execute L&D and talent initiatives with a hands-on approach
• Ensure high-quality and timely delivery
• Support HRBPs and leaders in applying development processes in practice

We believe you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, HR, Business Administration or related field
• Strong experience in learning & development within a multinational environment, including LMS governance and program execution
• Solid experience working with digital HR tools and learning management systems
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to work across all organizational levels
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills, with a focus on execution and results  
• Fluent English

Great if you have

• Master’s degree or professional certification in L&D, Talent Management or HR (e.g. CPTD, CIPD)
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Learning
• Exposure to Talent Review / People Capability processes

We believe you are

• Structured and execution-focused, able to translate strategy into practical outcomes
• Proactive and self-driven, taking ownership and initiative in a dynamic environment
• A critical thinker with strong problem-solving and prioritization skills
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functions and levels
• Comfortable working in complexity and managing multiple priorities effectively

We offer you

Join Nouryon and you'll find more than a job — a supportive team, meaningful work, and a package built to reward what you bring:

• An indefinite contract
• A competitive gross annual salary
• Bonus opportunity
• A welcoming, international team where collaboration and good energy are the norm
• Opportunities to contribute to global projects and learning innovation
• A dynamic environment focused on growth and development

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent, full-time position in Amsterdam, reporting to the Global Talent Development Lead. 

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will review your application and assess the match between your skills and the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

About Nouryon

Explore careers and life at Nouryon   

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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Contact

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: patrycja.szczawinska@nouryon.com.

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