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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Fast paced Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Analyze the organizational training gaps through needs assessments to support the design, development and delivery of learning and development programs.
• Establish an overall employee developmental training strategy based on the organizations needs
• Design and develop employee training programs that successfully align with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives
• Establish, refine and monitor key performance indicators to measure the impact and effectivity of learning experiences
• Responsible for the following employee development efforts:
  • Provide oversight for new hire orientation and new employee onboarding experience
  • Provide guidance and support for employee development planning process
  • Establish training cycle to ensure leaders and employees are proficient with standardized processes (performance assessment, self-assessments, development planning, goals setting, talent management)
  • Manage developmental experiences such as Job Shadowing, Mentoring and Learning Gig programs
  • Direct oversight for intern and professional development (PDP) programs
  • Partner and collaborate with site leaders on the learning needs of the organization and establish training action plans to close gaps
  • Utilize a variety of the training methodologies, techniques, concepts, learning tools, and practices to ensure maximum effectiveness of training programs
• Serve as a consultant/change management resource for organizational initiatives as requested
• Establish external partnerships with local high schools, technical schools, colleges and universities
• Promote employee development programs, tools and resources through a variety of mediums (SharePoint site, monitors, email, bulletin boards).
• Assist/back-up the site Human Resources Manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communication, or another related field
• 2 years’ experience in Human Resources or Learning & Development
• Understanding of effective teaching methodologies and tools.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), presentation and public speaking skills.
• Organizational and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and deliver training programs
• High energy, enthusiastic, motivational training style
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, problem resolution, communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
• Self-starter with strong sense of ownership and ability to work autonomously
• Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team
• Excellent creative and conceptual thinking abilities
• Highly computer literate with in-depth knowledge of MS office and web-based systems

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience with Human Resources practices
• Proven experience as a trainer with a focus on employee development

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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