Performance & Career Development Partner

Do you believe that performance and career development go hand in hand? That feedback, recognition, and well-being are essential for sustainable growth?

VITO, one of Europe's leading research centers with 1,300 employees, transforms scientific insights into groundbreaking technological innovations, AI-driven solutions, and policy advice. We do so to help the world thrive for at least another 1,000 years.

VITO is looking for a driven
Performance & Career Development Partner
to help guide performance, development, and internal mobility within a future-oriented, innovative context. In this role, you will work at the intersection of strategy and execution and create impact at all organizational levels. You will be part of VITO's Talent Acquisition & Performance Acceleration (TAPA) team and report to our Talent Manager.

Performance Management

• You are responsible for the design, coordination, follow-up, and continuous improvement of our performance
  cycle
  and associated tools.
• You support the business in managing performance and fostering a
  performance-driven culture
  . You ensure that performance management
  practices are consistent
  across the organization and adaptable to unit-specific needs.
• You
  advise and train managers
  on performance management, based on recent insights, best practices, and market trends. You organize interactive workshops and sessions on feedback and development.
• You promote a culture of
  continuous feedback
  beyond the formal evaluation cycle.
• You offer employees advice and tools to enhance their role as
  self-directed professionals
  .

Career Development & Internal Mobility

• You develop and implement
  internal mobility programs and growth paths
  , in line with strategic needs and individual talents.
• You develop
  programs for target groups
  with growth potential (f.e, high potentials).
• You are the
  central point of contact
  for employees and managers around professional development and career advice (always in combination with dedicated BPs).

Competence & Job Management.

• You participate in
  competence mapping
  , both current and future, as part of strategic workforce planning.
• You support the development of a
  clear and transparent job house
  : job design, job weighting, career profiles, and growth paths.
• You oversee the implementation of
  succession planning initiatives
  to ensure a pipeline of skilled talent across the organization, with a focus on critical roles.
• You work with leadership to
  identify talent gaps
  and create strategies to fill them.

Well-being and job satisfaction

• You help build a culture where colleagues can thrive in a sustainable and supportive atmosphere.
• Within our organization, we have been translating "Well-being" into the strategic program "". Your mission is to develop, implement, and monitor initiatives that link with our program and promote a sustainable culture of physical, mental, and social well-being across the company (employability, mental fitness, healthy work environment, …).
• Monitor absenteeism and co-develop return-to-work strategies for employees returning from long-term sick leave.

Your profile

• You have experience in performance management, career development, or HR policy.
• You are a bridge builder and strategic thinker with an eye for innovation and sustainable development.
• You communicate fluently (in Dutch & English) with various stakeholders and know how to connect.
• You have an affinity with tools, methods, and data within L&D, career development, and/or job management.
• You are curious about the latest insights in the field of learning, performance, well-being, and leadership.

What you'll love about working here

• Purpose-driven work:
  Every project at VITO addresses a real global challenge — from cleaner technologies to sustainable resource management.
• Impact at scale:
  Help shape the talent strategy of a research centre with global influence.
• Continuous growth:
  Learn, experiment, and develop through training, peer learning, and on-the-job challenges.
• Flexibility built in:
  Balance your time between our Mol campus and home working (1–2 days per week).
• Attractive rewards:
  Competitive salary plus benefits, including allowances, insurance, and a modular holiday system.