Consultant Job Architecture & Skills

Build and embed a global Job Architecture and Skills foundation that supports better workforce decisions, employee growth and Rabobank’s transformation.

You & your role

As Consultant Job Architecture & Skills, you know the secrets of translating workforce needs into clear, scalable frameworks. You develop and implement Rabobank’s global Job Architecture, define standards and governance, and prepare the organisation for a skills-based future. Working with colleagues across human resources, business and technology, you create a foundation for workforce planning, career development, internal mobility and organisational agility.

This is what we offer you

• Extras: a thirteenth month, 8% holiday allowance, and a 10% Employee Benefit Budget.

• Development budget: EUR 1,400 development budget per year for your growth and development.

• Hybrid working: a balance between home and office work (possible for most roles).

• Pension: decide for yourself the amount of your personal contribution.

Practical examples

• Facilitate workshops with human resources and business leaders to translate organisational changes into updates to the Job Architecture framework.
• Define job families, career paths and governance principles with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Workday and skills-related solutions with human resources technology teams.

Responsibilities

As Consultant Job Architecture & Skills you will be:

• Driving the development and implementation of Rabobank's global Job Architecture framework.
• Establishing and maintaining governance, standards and processes that ensure long-term quality, consistency and scalability.
• Ensuring the Job Architecture framework remains relevant and adaptable to changing business needs, workforce developments and technological advancements.
• Serving as one of the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Job Architecture and Skills, shaping strategic decisions, guiding stakeholders and driving best practices across HR, business and technology domains.
• Guiding stakeholder alignment and adoption across HR, business and technology domains.
• Translating strategic workforce and talent priorities into sustainable Job Architecture and Skills solutions.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of Rabobank's Job Architecture transformation programme and translate the programme into a solid BaU operating function.
• Helping shape and embed Skills as a strategic capability within the bank, supporting talent development, workforce planning and internal mobility.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive ownership and continuous improvement.

Although this role is primarily focused on Job Architecture & Skills, you will join a collaborative Strategic Workforce Management team which also focusses on workforce planning and organizational design. We believe in developing talent through continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and exposure to a broad range of workforce topics. This means you will have opportunities to grow beyond your initial area of expertise and contribute to other strategic initiatives across the SWM area.

Together we achieve more than alone

We are curious to see what you will add to our Strategic Workforce Management team.

“Being at the centre of a major transformation means no two days are the same. Together with a diverse team of experts, you collaborate across business, human resources and technology, align a wide range of stakeholders and drive meaningful change. It is an environment where authenticity, teamwork and impact go hand in hand.”

Meike van Etten, Product Expert Job Architecture & Skills

The 25 people of Strategic Workforce Management help Rabobank build a workforce that is ready for the future. Collaboration is our way of working, as 1 enterprising team within Rabobank. Ownership, curiosity and quality guide how we combine expertise in strategy, human resources, data and transformation. Through continuous learning and knowledge sharing, you can also develop beyond your initial area of expertise.

You & your talent

• Academic working and thinking level.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in Job Architecture, skills management or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Job Architecture and skills-based organisations.
• Experience translating business needs into scalable frameworks, standards and practical solutions.
• Analytical and consultative skills to navigate complexity and turn insights into action.
• Experience connecting strategy, processes and systems across human resources, business and technology.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English, with Dutch preferred.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset and an interest in the future of work, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.