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Senior People Development & Culture Specialist

Job category: People and Culture
Job location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Level: Senior
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It’s no wonder we can go further, faster together.

We’re a team of 450+ professionals from 50+ nationalities, all commercially driven, entrepreneurial and ready to turn potential into progress. Not just for us, but for the world too.

At STX, we’re focused on so much more than making money. We’re here to make a profit with a purpose. Because for us, nothing’s more important than being able to trade in environmental commodities and create the most effective decarbonization strategies for our clients. Join us and together we can change the world – one trade at a time.

Your success story starts here…

TEAM AND ROLE:

At STX, we believe people are at the heart of our mission and success. As Senior Human Capital Development Specialist, you will be part of a team of professionals and shape and scale key areas such as leadership development, culture,engagement and diversity , some well established, others still being built. You combine strong business acumen with deep expertise across People development domains and a pragmatic, data-driven mindset to deliver scalable solutions. You will play a central role in building leadership capability, strengthening culture, and elevating overall STX performance. Your impact will extend beyond your own team, actively shaping a high-performing culture across the organization.

This is not a traditional HR role. Operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, and commercially driven environment, you are expected to bring both strategic depth and hands-on execution. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, setting high standards, and delivering tangible business impact through people. This role is suited for someone who brings clear ownership across multiple development domains and consistently translates expertise into high-quality, practical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the People Development & Culture strategy aligned with business priorities
  • Own and evolve core domains, with a focus on:
    • Leadership Development)
    • Culture and engagement
    • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB)
  • Act as a content leader, setting direction and raising quality across these areas
  • Design and implement scalable frameworks and programs that strengthen organizational effectiveness
  • Partner with senior stakeholders as a trusted, pragmatic advisor in a demanding, fast-moving business context
  • Use data and insights to continuously improve impact and employee experience

 
Key Requirements

  • At least 5+ years of experience and a concrete track record in driving leadership development, culture building, engagement, and diversity & inclusion, ideally in a fast‑paced and international environment. It’s a strong pre if you also have experience in performance and talent management and reward.
  • Proven track record across multiple people development domains, especially:
    • Learning & Leadership Development
    • Culture and Engagement
    • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB)
  • Ability to operate as a subject-matter leader, combining depth with a hands-on, delivery-focused mindset
  • Experience designing and implementing solutions end-to-end
  • Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills; able to operate credibly in a commercially driven environment
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills; fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

  • Competitive remuneration package 
  • Pension scheme contributions 
  • Strong focus on personal and professional development 
  • Sport and training opportunities 
  • Assistance with relocation to the respective office location 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT 

We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to enhance our team and contribute to a more inclusive work environment. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are more than just concepts. They are part of our everyday work culture, ensuring employees feel welcomed and build meaningful connections.  
At STX, we ask applicants to think holistically about roles. If the role sounds exciting and a great fit for you, but some of the criteria or required experience doesn’t 100% line up, we still encourage you to apply! 

 

 

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