VIE - HR Specialist - Amsterdam - 24 months

Join Danone’s Cycles & Procurement (C&P) function, a dynamic global organization of 1500 people managing around €20bn of spend across sourcing, ingredients, manufacturing equipment and services.

As HR Specialist (VIE), you will play a key role in supporting the C&P HR team in driving the adoption of skills-based development and AI capabilities across the function. You will contribute to shaping impactful learning experiences and talent development initiatives for a global population.

This is a highly strategic and hands-on role at the crossroads of HR, learning and digital transformation, offering strong autonomy and exposure to international stakeholders.

About the role

In this role, you will play a key part in driving the transformation of learning and talent development within the Cycles & Procurement function:

1. Skills & AI Transformation

• Drive the adoption of skills-based development and career frameworks across C&P
• Support and accelerate the deployment of AI capabilities through learning & development
• Lead communication initiatives to promote AI and skills training across the global population

2. Learning Strategy & Delivery

• Design and lead a global learning roadmap for a population of 1500 FTE
• Develop and deploy modular learning content in partnership with Academy and CoE teams
• Contribute to building impactful and engaging learning experiences for employees

3. Data & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze learning and people data to support decision-making and track impact
• Monitor learners’ feedback and evaluate training effectiveness
• Continuously improve learning paths and employee experience based on insights

4. HR Projects & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner closely with HRBPs, HR teams and key stakeholders across the organization
• Support HR teams with ad hoc requests related to learning and people data
• Contribute to cross-functional HR projects (Talent, Engagement, People Cycle)
• Identify talent trends and help design and implement relevant solutions
• Support the maintenance of the global organizational blueprint (OrgVue)

About you

The criteria below remain indicative. A candidate who has a different combination of experience and skills could also be considered.

Hard skills

• First experience (1–3 years) in HR, learning or people development
• Experience in project management (from ideation to execution)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)
• Interest or experience with AI tools
• Understanding of skills frameworks, competencies or organizational capabilities is a plus
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Soft skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to bring clarity and simplicity
• Confidence to challenge and present a point of view
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment
• Strong organization skills and excellence in execution
• High learning agility
• Collaborative mindset and ability to engage multiple stakeholders

Are you eligible for a V.I.E?

V.I.E is a type of contract linked to Business France (French public organism) allowing Europeans to work internationally for a designated company. This is a 6 to 24 months contract.

• You must be aged 18 to 28. You must have completed national service obligation.
• You must be a citizen of the European Economic Area.
• You have never done a V.I.E before.