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HR Development Manager
At the heart of the talent strategy, the HR Development Manager supports the development of employee skills and anticipates changes in the business. A true architect of career paths, he or she designs training schemes, identifies potential and helps to align individual ambitions with collective performance.
The business
What is an HR Development Manager?
Its role
The HR Development Manager guides employees as they develop their skills and plays an active role in the company’s strategy. You will support the professional development of talented staff, identify training needs and implement personalised development plans. Your mission: to transform individual potential into sustainable collective performance.
Its field of action
As HR Development Manager, you will be working at the heart of the organisation’s strategic challenges. You will work closely with senior management, operational managers and HR teams to implement a coherent and ambitious talent management policy.
Your remit will range from analysing skills requirements to setting up innovative training programmes. You will work cross-functionally with all the company’s business lines, building bridges between individual aspirations and organisational objectives.
The functions
What are the duties of an HR Development Manager?
Your day-to-day professional life is punctuated by a variety of strategic assignments for the organisation.
You define the skills development strategy in line with the company’s objectives
You analyse training needs and identify skills gaps by profession
You design and manage tailor-made training programmes for employees
You provide individual support for talented people as they develop their careers and build their skills
You manage the training budget and negotiate with external training organisations
You assess the effectiveness of the development actions implemented
You take part in the recruitment, training and integration of new employees
You develop partnerships with schools and universities to attract talent
Qualifications
The qualities and skills needed to be a good HR Development Manager
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Your ability to establish relationships based on trust is fundamental. You communicate effectively with all levels of the hierarchy and create a climate conducive to staff development.
Analytical skills and strategic vision
You can accurately assess training needs and anticipate changes in business lines. This expertise enables you to propose solutions tailored to the company’s challenges.
Leadership and project management
Your natural leadership skills help you to manage complex development projects. You motivate teams and drive the changes needed for organisational growth.
The benefits
What are the advantages of working as an HR Development Manager?
As an HR Development Manager, you will have a direct impact on the company’s human development and performance. You’ll make a tangible contribution to the professional development of your employees, while participating in strategic decision-making. The human resources sector is experiencing an exceptional dynamic, driven by digital transformations and the new challenges of talent management.
Your expertise in HR development is highly valued on the job market. You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in your assignments and attractive prospects for advancement to Human Resources Director, HR Business Partner or Human Resources Manager positions in international environments.
Remuneration
HR Development Manager: salary and career development
The job of HR Development Manager offers attractive and progressive remuneration. At the start of your career, you can expect to earn between €35,000 and €45,000 gross per year. After a few years’ experience, this salary rises to 52,500 euros gross per year, and can reach up to 75,000 euros in large groups.
In addition, there are often significant benefits: performance bonuses linked to HR objectives, a company car, enhanced company health insurance and paid ongoing training. Your career prospects will take you into Human Resources departments or strategic HR Business Partner positions.
Up to
75 000€
Salary per year
Training courses
How do you become an HR Development Manager?
Our training courses
To become an HR Development Manager, join a recognised school like INSEEC. Our teaching methods combine academic excellence and professional immersion, preparing you effectively for the challenges of this fast-changing profession.
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