Learning & Development Specialist

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Learning & Development Specialist based in our Maidenhead (Berkshire) office to join our EMEA Training Operations team as part of the Corporate Human Resources department.

Although the role is based in UK, as a Learning & Development Specialist you will be responsible for planning, implementing and executing of training programs within EMEA region, that make the best use of employee’s current and future abilities.

What You’ll Do

·  Apply developed training knowledge and skills in the planning,  implementation and delivery of training programs
·  Source, evaluate and track third party training vendors and programs; manage local vendor contract process with local purchasing; manage on-going vendor relationships
·  Maintain and analyze organization and individual training metrics in order to monitor the effectiveness of internal and external training programs
·  Provide guidance to employees about the organization's training programs and policies and arrange for them to participate in internal training.
·  Coordinate delivery and operations activities to ensure training programs are delivered with high quality resources (logistical support, organize and provide set-up of materials, audio visual equipment and classrooms, maintain training registration and cancellations)
·  Establish local course costs for open enrollment classes and intact requests
·  Track local training budget and report to management on a monthly basis
·  Support the processing of invoices, documentation and monthly reconciliation for responsible budgets

Frequent travelling across EMEA region (10%) is anticipated

Required Qualifications

·  Degree in Human Resources, General Management or Business Administration
·  Previous experience in training operations would be highly desirable
·  Excellent organization skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
·  Excellent finance understanding
·  Fluent in English language, additional language a plus
·  Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

·  Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
·  A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
·  A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is
N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Learning & Development

     

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

        

LOCATION:

United Kingdom > Maidenhead : Abbott House

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable