Learning & Development Specialist

At Paulig, we believe every meal, cup, and moment should be full of flavour — and that bold ideas can make the world a tastier, more sustainable place. As a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter.

Now we’re looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our passionate team and help us shape the future of food and beverages. This position is a fixed-term role until end of June 2027 in the project where Saue factory is set to become the centre of Paulig’s spice production. This role gives you a unique opportunity to contribute directly to building and shaping our expanding operations. You will be based in Saue, Estonia and report to the Head of HR, Finland & Baltics and be part of a great team of people based in Estonia and Finland.

Your role in the blend

As Learning & Development Specialist, you’ll be supporting the growth of our operations in Saue. The ideal candidate will have a strong process-oriented mindset and proactive enthusiasm for enhancing routines. We seek someone who enjoys following processes and at the same time capable of understanding overall objectives of the business and People and Culture function.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and enhance the onboarding process for production employees to ensure efficiency, consistency, and readiness for future operational needs.
• Review, update, and coordinate production worker training programs—ensuring alignment with safety, compliance, and operational standards, including supporting and training internal trainers.
• Maintain and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production roles, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and user‑friendliness for employees working in a factory environment.
• Manage and develop the Learning Platform by improving in our human resources masterdata system (Workday), streamlining learning processes, as well as ensuring relevant and accessible training content both for production and office employees.
• Collect and analyze training feedback to drive continuous improvement and ensure programs meet the needs of employees, production operations, and broader business objectives.

Your key ingredients

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our HR operations and contribute to a positive organizational culture. A clear and straightforward communication style is essential to foster trust and collaboration.

To succeed in this role, you likely have:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experiencee.g. in HR operations or learning coordination role 
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Pedagogy, Andragogy, or a related area
• Collaborative working style with ability to work independently
• Knowledge of training coordination best practices
• Previous experience of working with learning management system (LMS)
• Attention to details

The flavours we bring

Working at Paulig, a family owned company, means being part of an international community with bold ambitions and an inclusive growth culture.

We offer:

• A purpose-driven workplace – we’re building a healthier, more sustainable food culture.
• Continuous learning – access to LinkedIn Learning, and development programs.
• A passionate, international team – diverse backgrounds that spark creativity and collaboration.
• Other benefits  -  sports compensation or health insurance, psychological support, company events

Interested?

Join us on our journey to build a flavourful and more sustainable future. We review applications continuously, so please apply as soon as possible and bring your unique flavour to Paulig.

If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, feel free to reach Liina Erit, HR Manager, Baltics, via email at liina.erit@paulig.com.

Want to learn more about working at Paulig and what we offer? Visit www.pauliggroup.com.

About Paulig

Paulig is an international food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides Tex Mex, snacks, coffees, world foods and spices. The company's brands include Santa Maria, Paulig, Conimex, Risenta, Poco Loco and Zanuy, among others. In 2025, the company’s sales amounted to approximately EUR 1.39 billion. Paulig was founded in 1876 and is 100% owned by the Paulig family. The company has 2,700 employees in 13 different countries united by the purpose 'For a life full of flavour'. www.pauliggroup.com