Training & People Success Specialist

Yokogawa; Muharraq; On-site; BHD 10,044 - 16,740; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa seeks a Specialist – Training & People Success to design and coordinate learning initiatives within the YMA region. Partner with managers and HR to ensure employees have skills, tools, and support to succeed and stay engaged through the lifecycle.

The role blends training coordination, people development, and employee experience with strong execution and continuous improvement in a global culture that values collaboration and integrity.

Qualifications

• Readiness to learn and deliver
• Ownership and accountability
• Proactive mindset
• Clear, confident communication in verbal and written formats
• 3–6 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs analysis with managers to identify skill gaps
• Design and deliver classroom, virtual, and blended training aligned with business goals
• Develop training materials: presentations, manuals, e‑learning, job aids
• Coordinate external training with vendors and institutes
• Manage training logistics and calendars; ensure timely execution
• Evaluate training effectiveness via feedback, assessments, and KPIs
• Maintain training records and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate graduate trainee programs: recruitment, onboarding, rotations, evaluations
• Oversee internship cycles: selection, onboarding, allocations, exits
• Support onboarding completion and documentation
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and follow-up programs
• Support career development and succession planning
• Assist HR process improvements to enhance efficiency

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to “co-innovate tomorrow”. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Job Purpose

The Specialist – Training & People Success supports employee growth, engagement, and performance by designing, coordinating, and continuously improving learning and development initiatives within YMA region. This role partners with managers and HR colleagues to ensure employees have the skills, tools, and support needed to succeed and feel engaged throughout the employee lifecycle at YMA. The role blends training coordination, people development, and employee experience, with a strong focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Conduct training needs analysis in collaboration with managers to identify skill gaps and development priorities.
• Design and deliver training programs (classroom, virtual, and blended) aligned with business goals.
• Develop training materials such as presentations, manuals, e‑learning modules, and job aids.
• Coordinate external training with vendors, institutes, and certification bodies.
• Manage training logistics including scheduling, venue setup, materials, and communication.
• Maintain training calendars and ensure timely execution of all learning activities.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, assessments, and performance indicators.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end graduate trainee programs including trainee recruitment support, onboarding, rotations, and evaluations.
• Manage internship cycles including selection, onboarding, assignment allocation, and exit evaluations.
• Ensure timely completion of mandatory onboarding modules and documentation.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives including surveys, action planning, and follow‑up programs.
• Facilitate career development initiatives of employees and succession planning.
• Support HR process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Qualification and Experience

• Educational Background : Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
• Experience : 3-6 Years of Experience will be preferable.

Competencies

• Readiness to learn and deliver : Must be willing to continuously learn and develop required deliverables in line with departmental needs.
• Ownership and accountability : Must be prepared to take responsibility for assigned tasks and adhere to committed timelines.
• Proactive mindset : Must be oriented towards sharing ideas for improvement and contributing to process enhancements.
• Communication skills : Must demonstrate clear, confident, and effective communication in both verbal and written formats.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic HR environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with HR systems is desirable.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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