Experience HELM as a unique family business and an attractive employer. Through a constant exchange of ideas, our ultimate goal is to offer our customers future-oriented solutions within our global network. At any time, in any place. This allows us to work proactively and think long-term - in operations, quality management, process optimization, product development and distribution. We are innovation drivers, possibility makers and a reliable partner, all in one.
Senior Learning & Development Manager (m/f/d)
Date: Aug 23, 2025
Location:
Hamburg, DE, 20097
Business Unit: Corporate Units
Job Function: Human Resources
Level of Experience: Mid-Career
As a leading company in the
chemicals, crop solutions, and energy materials industries
, HELM is committed to the continuous development of our employees and leaders. We believe that strong leadership is the foundation of sustainable success, and we are looking for a seasoned professional to drive this forward.
Your Impact:
As
Learning & Development Manager
, you will be instrumental in shaping HELM's leadership culture. Reporting directly to the
Executive Vice President Corporate HR & Communications
, you will lead strategic initiatives that empower our leaders and teams globally.
Your Tasks:
* In this role, you own the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning and leadership development programs across HELM.
* You develop and execute targeted leadership training and talent pool initiatives to build future-ready leaders.
* In doing so, you also create engaging communication strategies to promote learning offerings and increase participation.
* Moreover, you are responsible for cultivating a sustainable learning culture aligned with HELM's long-term strategy.
* Enhancing and expanding our Learning Management System (LMS), including the integration of platforms like LinkedIn Learning, will also be part of your function.
* In addition to that, you will define and implement structured "Learning Paths" tailored to different leadership levels.
* As part of this global position, you collaborate closely with Regional HR colleagues to align learning initiatives with HELM's global HR strategy.
Your Profile:
* You hold a degree in economics, psychology, human resources, or a related field—or have equivalent professional experience.
* You bring at least 10 years of experience in learning and development, with a strong focus on leadership development in international, mid-sized or large organizations.
* You enjoy roles where you can both contribute on a strategic level to learning & development topics as well as take on operational responsibilities.
* You are confident in engaging with senior stakeholders up to board level, offering guidance and sparring on leadership topics.
* Your global mindset and experience working across cultures (Asia, Americas, Europe) make you a collaborative team player with a hands-on mentality, ready to take ownership and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic team.
* You are familiar with common IT-applications (Microsoft Office 365)
* Fluency in the English language, both, written and spoken, complete your profile.
Why HELM?
Become part of a motivated and forward-thinking team. At HELM, we value
initiative, innovation, and personality
. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—what matters most is your drive to make a difference.
Every day, each one of us contributes to HELM's success with competence, the highest expertise and unique service. We reward this commitment - not only with international opportunities, possibilities for seminars and further training but also with benefits that offer optimal conditions to reach the perfect work-life balance.
Interested?
Join our motivated team and help shaping the future of HELM
Even if you do not fulfil all of the requirements in our profile, we encourage you to apply.
It is important to us to find the right people who will enrich our team with their motivation and personality
We look forward to receiving your application with all the necessary documents via our application portal.