Learning & Development Specialist (12 month contract)

Abbott Laboratories; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Ireland is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager, Learning & Development Specialist to lead and coordinate the ADC Donegal site’s Learning & Development agenda, aligning capability-building with workforce planning and the 2028 vision.

You will partner with Site Leadership, HR and managers to deliver development programmes, talent initiatives and Lean Six Sigma Academy activities, driving continuous improvement and a future-ready workforce across all functions.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Business, Organisational Development or a related discipline is desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience working within a Learning & Development, Human Resources, Organisational Development or business environment with a strong Learning & Development focus.
• Experience facilitating workshops, development programmes or training interventions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management abilities, Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and programmes simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the ADC Donegal Learning & Development Strategy, aligning capability-building initiatives with workforce planning, business priorities and the site's 2028 vision.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning through engaging communications, site-wide development initiatives and effective use of AD Connect and other communication channels.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of learning and development programmes, including planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, certification, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and support talent, leadership and early career development programmes to strengthen organisational capability and succession pipelines.
• Lead the coordination and continuous improvement of the Lean Six Sigma Academy, including Yellow Belt, Green Belt and Operational Excellence development programmes.
• Conduct capability assessments and learning needs analyses, partnering with stakeholders to identify development priorities, performance gaps and targeted learning solutions.
• Support the development of capability frameworks, learning pathways and future skills strategies that enable employee growth and organisational effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with training providers, educational institutions and industry partners to enhance workforce development opportunities.
• Coordinate external funding initiatives, including IDA-funded training programmes, ensuring effective administration, compliance, reporting and audit readiness.
• Manage learning systems, programme metrics and evaluation processes, using data and learner feedback to measure effectiveness, demonstrate value and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership & Development

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in L&D/HR/Organisational Development

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Forms

Job description

Abbott in Ireland Operating since 1946, Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products. We employ around 6,000 people across ten sites in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo. Abbott Diabetes Care Division Donegal The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures 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 system. The Operational Excellence Manager, the Learning & Development Specialist will lead and coordinate the site's Learning & Development agenda, supporting the delivery of ADC Donegal's Learning & Development Strategy, workforce capability initiatives, talent development programmes, and Operational Excellence learning activities. The successful candidate will work closely with Site Leadership, HR, managers and employees across all functions to build a future-ready workforce through structured learning, leadership development, continuous improvement and career development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the ADC Donegal Learning & Development Strategy, aligning capability-building initiatives with workforce planning, business priorities and the site's 2028 vision.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning through engaging communications, site-wide development initiatives and effective use of AD Connect and other communication channels.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of learning and development programmes, including planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, certification, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and support talent, leadership and early career development programmes to strengthen organisational capability and succession pipelines.
• Lead the coordination and continuous improvement of the Lean Six Sigma Academy, including Yellow Belt, Green Belt and Operational Excellence development programmes.
• Conduct capability assessments and learning needs analyses, partnering with stakeholders to identify development priorities, performance gaps and targeted learning solutions.
• Support the development of capability frameworks, learning pathways and future skills strategies that enable employee growth and organisational effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with training providers, educational institutions and industry partners to enhance workforce development opportunities.
• Coordinate external funding initiatives, including IDA-funded training programmes, ensuring effective administration, compliance, reporting and audit readiness.
• Manage learning systems, programme metrics and evaluation processes, using data and learner feedback to measure effectiveness, demonstrate value and drive continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

Third-level qualification in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Business, Organisational Development or a related discipline is desirable. Minimum of 6 years' experience working within a Learning & Development, Human Resources, Organisational Development or business environment with a strong Learning & Development focus. Experience facilitating workshops, development programmes or training interventions. Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management abilities, Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and programmes simultaneously. Experience with Microsoft Forms, SharePoint, Power BI and learning technologies.

Job Family

Learning & Development

Division

ADC Diabetes Care

Location

Ireland > Donegal Town : R267

Additional Locations

Work Shift

Ie - Dl39S8 (Ireland)

Travel

Not specified

Medical Surveillance

No

Significant Work Activities

Not Applicable

Base Pay

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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