Talent & Learning Manager (maternity cover)

Bruxelles

Decathlon Belgium | HR

Joining the Decathlon headquarters means becoming part of a collective where a variety of talents work together to imagine, build and innovate. Everyone brings their expertise to advance the company and improve the experience of our customers and colleagues in the store. The atmosphere? Dynamic and friendly, punctuated by team spirit and sports activities between colleagues. Here, we share, learn and grow together, in an environment where each project is a new challenge to be met.

YOUR MISSION

Are you passionate about shaping learning cultures and empowering teams to grow? Join us at Decathlon Belux for a mission that matters.

As interim Talent Manager, you will take the lead during a pivotal phase: the continued rollout of our L&D strategy and the strengthening of our learning culture. You'll drive progress across five strategic priorities while empowering your team to grow in autonomy and ownership. Your ultimate goal? Activate a learning and growth mindset in all 2,000 of our teammates.

You’ll be working closely with a passionate team of 3 Talent/L&D professionals, within a broader HR community that values co-creation and peer learning. You will report directly to the Head of HR and collaborate closely with business leaders across the company. This role includes active collaboration with Decathlon United, giving you exposure to international L&D developments.

Recent initiatives include our new onboarding journey, a leadership growth path, and a shift to a blended learning framework.

What You'll Do

Provide structure, direction, and energy to the L&D team while coaching them toward greater autonomy.
Roll out a refreshed L&D way of working, anchored in clear priorities and processes.
Coordinate the LMS implementation with Decathlon United, ensuring alignment with local needs.
Launch blended learning journeys backed by a sustainable data framework.
Develop a clear facilitation framework and recognition system for internal trainers.
Create a transparent business model for internal and external learning initiatives.

YOUR PROFILE

You are :

Experienced as a Talent, L&D or HR Manager with a strong background in project and change management.
Strategic thinker who also delivers with drive and precision.
Ambitious and results-oriented.
Skilled in motivating teams, optimizing processes and measuring impact.
At ease in a diverse, multilingual, people-first environment. (NL/ENG or FR/ENG required; ideally trilingual.)

What We Offer

A mission with tangible impact on people and team growth.
The opportunity to co-create a future-proof learning organization.
A people-focused work environment grounded in our values: authenticity, responsibility, vitality, and generosity.

You are available from October 2025 until April 2026, approx. 3 days/week. Freelance or fixed-term contract possible.

Interested ? Let’s connect ! Send your CV via this platform by July 31st.

Ready to shape the future of learning and growth at Decathlon Belux?