Learning & Development Specialist

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare with leading businesses and products in diagnostics medical devices nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics diabetes care medical devices and nutritional Ireland Abbott currently employs about 6000 people across ten sites located in Dublin Donegal Clonmel Cootehill Galway Kilkenny Longford and Sligo.

Please note any offer of employment for this position isconditional upon the successful completionof a pre-employment medical examination including drug and alcohol screening conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site in Kilkenny that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.

The Purpose of theLearning & Development Specialist is to:

Design deliver and administer the organizations training programs in accordance with the organizations training and development plan to enhance the capability and performance of individual employees aligned with the current and future strategy of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze the training needs of employees teams and the organisation to develop training programs that enhances capability skills and performance.

• Design resource and deliver talent development programs or recommend externally-provided programs which meet the needs of individuals and are consistent with the organizations overall training plan.

• Develop expertise to coach employees and teams about the organizations learning and development programs and policies; arrange for them to participate in internal and external training so the organizations training resources are allocated effectively and aligned with the strategic intent.

• Measure maintain and analyze organization and individual training records in order to monitor the effectiveness of internal and external training programs.

• Consult with business and functional leadership to understand business problems and identify opportunities to enhance performance and develop talent. Anticipate future development needs based on business requirements and changes.

• Build strong relationships within the site at division and corporate level to ensure alignment of the Learning and development strategy locally and the opportunities to leverage Abbott programs.

• Keep abreast of developments and innovations in training and education in industry and government education sectors so the organizations training activities remain current and relevant.

• Site lead for to support Audits from L&D perspective; site lead for further education strategy as part of overall plan to build a HPO.

• Manage site budget & application of training grants of Government based training supports.

• Ensure compliance to AQR FDA ISO and division training policies ensure plant training curriculums and Compliance Wire/LMS requirements and training forms are maintained accurately at all times.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A thirdlevel qualification in Training & Development HR Business Management or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Learning and Development role or equivalent; experience within the manufacturing industry is an advantage.

• Exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively on their own initiative as a selfstarter.

• Strong datadriven decisionmaking skills.

• Knowledge of adult learning theory / ADDIE is desirable.

• Experience managing government training grants or learning funds is desirable.

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.