People Development Specialist MISSION We are looking for a HR Talent and Development Specialist who is passionate about human growth, performance, and talent development. This role is at the heart of Optimy’s ambition to building a high-performing, continuously learning organization. You will drive the design and implementation of systems that empower our people to thrive, grow, and evolve within the company. You will also contribute to company culture by organizing team events and supporting overall employee experience. You will also be responsible for managing the recruitment process for some roles. This position is fully focused on Soft HR — no payroll, no legal, no admin except to help as backup for basics if your colleague is absent. Responsibilities 1. Competency Mapping & Frameworks Build a comprehensive competency matrix that reflects the skills, attitudes, and behaviors required at different levels and roles. Map all existing team members into the matrix based on seniority and function. Establish clear links between the competency matrix and performance expectations at each role level. 2. Evaluation & Feedback Cycles Design and lead bi-annual performance evaluation cycles led by team managers. Ensure feedback is constructive, actionable, and used to guide decisions. Integrate performance indicators and measurable outcomes into evaluations — enabling managers to assess not only soft skills and competencies but also goal achievement and delivery. 3. Development Planning From evaluation insights, design individual learning & development plans. Set up team-wide training strategies based on recurring themes. Identify and coordinate with training partners, coaches, or internal experts. Use performance data to identify development needs and potential, ensuring learning investments are directly tied to business impact. 4. Manager Enablement & Advisory Build close relationships with managers, supporting them regularly on team development topics. Act as a sparring partner to help them navigate growth challenges in their teams. Help managers connect development discussions with team performance targets and KPIs. Support managers in addressing and resolving interpersonal issues or team conflicts as a neutral, trusted partner. 5. Talent Acquisition Be in charge of a few positions in the hiring processes at any given time. Ensure this recruitment workload supports — not distracts from — your core mission. 6. Culture & Experience Organize team-building activities, company events (both small and large), and initiatives that reinforce team cohesion and engagement. Be a key contributor to the employee experience, helping to maintain an energizing and inclusive workplace culture, including volunteering activities. 7. Operational Flexibility While not responsible for HR admin, you may act as a backup in rare cases where support is temporarily needed (e.g. absence of the admin person). ABOUT YOU Background and skills Fluent in French and English Experienced for 5 years in soft HR : people development, performance management, or L&D. Skilled at designing frameworks from scratch and bringing structure to people processes. Empathetic, organized, and highly collaborative with strong relationship-building skills. Able to translate feedback and data into strategic actions. Creative and proactive in organizing employee events and team experiences. Comfortable working with performance indicators, KPIs, and business-aligned people metrics. Curious about the future of work and continuous development. Bonus points Experience working in a scale-up or high-growth tech environment. Familiarity with competency frameworks and talent mapping. Exposure to tools for evaluation, feedback, or HRIS platforms. Experience managing or facilitating team-building initiatives. Practical Information Location : Brussels Full time contract Start date : ASAP OUR OFFER Compensation & Benefits A permanent contract with an evolutive salary that grows with you. Meal vouchers and annual eco-vouchers. Monthly net allowances. Full reimbursement for transportation costs. Hospitalization insurance (DKV). Time Off & Leave 20 legal days of paid leave with 5 extra legal holidays to recharge and unwind. 14 hours dedicated to volunteer work. Flexible Work-Life Balance Hybrid work model: work from home up to 3 days per week. Upon approval from your manager opportunities to work from another country for a certain period. Learning & development 38 hours dedicated for trainings throughout the year to sharpen your skills and boost your career from online platform (Udemy) and onsite trainers (Cefora, coach, etc.). Diverse Environment Being part of an international team with colleagues in 6 different countries and more than 15 different nationalities. ABOUT US We believe corporations can be a force for good—and at Optimy, we make that vision a reality. Our mission is to empower corporations to maximize their positive impact while minimizing their operational costs. The Optimy platform is the most configurable solution for managing grants, volunteering, donations, and sponsorships. We help over 350 forward-thinking customers in 30 countries run impactful programs, managing more than 1.5 million projects in 22 languages. Why join Optimy? We’re not just a tech company; we’re a community of passionate changemakers from over 10 countries, united by the goal of creating positive change in the world. Our diverse, agile team of 50 professionals thrives in a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. Whether you’re driven by technology or purpose, you’ll find meaningful opportunities to grow and make a difference here. Be part of something bigger. At Optimy, your work helps leading organizations create lasting social impact. Join us and contribute to projects that truly matter, in a dynamic, flexible work environment that champions your professional growth.