Talent & Learning Partner - Electrification US

ABB; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company contributions

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Talent & Learning Partner for Electrification US to shape leadership development across the US. You will partner with HRBPs and the Global Talent & Learning team to design scalable programs for over 8,000 employees.

The role focuses on succession, pipeline development, and data-driven program improvement, with a preference for candidates near a US Electrification office (Cary, NC). Hybrid work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in HR, Talent Management, Learning & Development, or Program/Project Management.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement talent or learning programs in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Proven track record of managing senior stakeholder relationships and influencing without direct authority.
• Experience with talent management tools and processes: succession planning, talent review, development plan frameworks, and competency-based development.

Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy & Business Partnership: Translate global Talent & Learning strategy into US-specific action plans with division HRBPs and US EL HR leaders.
• End-to-End Leadership Pipeline: Define a US-level strategy for leadership development across the full talent lifecycle and track high-potential talent.
• Succession Planning & Senior Talent Development: Execute talent management processes across five divisions; monitor readiness, IDP completion, and internal mobility.
• Program Scaling & New Program Development: Discover existing programs and scale US-wide; design and launch new initiatives.
• Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement: Ensure talent data accuracy in systems and monitor key metrics and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership and people development

Stakeholder management

Data literacy

Fluency in English

Authorization to work in US

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Talent management tools

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

HR Head

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Your role and responsibilities:

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the talent and leadership development landscape for ABB Electrification across the United States. As the Talent & Learning Partner for Electrification US, you will serve as the connective tissue across five Electrification divisions - supporting more than 8,000 employees across the US geography.

You will partner with divisional HR Business Partners, US EL HR leaders, and the Global Electrification Talent & Learning team to design, scale, and continuously improve talent and leadership development programs. Your work will span the full talent lifecycle: from early talent pipeline strategy through senior succession readiness, ensuring ABB Electrification builds and retains the leaders of tomorrow.

There is a strong preference for candidates to be located near a US Electrification office location to be able to work a hybrid schedule, with a particular note towards Cary, NC.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Talent Strategy & Business Partnership: Develop a deep understanding of strategic business priorities and talent landscape across the five EL divisions in the US. Partner with division HRBPs and US EL HR leaders to translate global Talent & Learning strategy into practical, US-specific action plans.
• End-to-End Leadership Pipeline: Define and execute a US-level strategy for leadership talent development across the full talent lifecycle — from early talent identification through senior succession readiness. Create and manage longitudinal tracking and development of high-potential talent from early career through senior leadership, ensuring visibility and continuity throughout the leadership journey.
• Succession Planning & Senior Talent Development: Drive effective execution of talent management processes across all five divisions: Talent Identification, People Review Sessions (PRS), succession planning, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs). Monitor and report on succession health indicators: succession depth, readiness ratings, IDP completion, internal mobility, and promotion rates.
• Program Scaling & New Program Development: Conduct a structured discovery of existing divisional T&L programs across the five EL divisions; identify best practices with potential for US-wide geographic scaling. Identify common talent development needs not currently addressed by existing programs; scope, design, and launch new US-specific initiatives to fill gaps and maximize development investment impact.
• Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement: Ensure all T&L-related data (nominations, participation, development plans) is current and accurate in relevant systems; define and track key talent metrics. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to increase program efficiency, business impact, and return on development investment.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in HR, Talent Management, Learning & Development, or Program/Project Management.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement talent or learning programs in a complex, matrixed, or multi-business-unit environment.
• Proven track record of managing senior stakeholder relationships and influencing without direct authority.
• Experience with talent management tools and processes: succession planning, talent review, development plan frameworks, and competency-based development.
• Strong data literacy: ability to define, track, and communicate talent metrics and program impact.
• Fluency in English required.
• Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience consulting and advising business leaders, HRBPs on Talent and Learning needs
• Awareness / expertise of defined / assigned geographic area and market, talent drivers in that geography
• Experience with implementation of talent and learning initiatives in a global environment and working across multiple geographies and within a virtual team
• Resilience and ability to work with ambiguity and changing set of circumstances and issues
• Excellent relationship building ability across stakeholders with a collaborative approach.
• Self-driven, energetic, enthusiastic and inclusive; creating or responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs.
• Experience in a global organization working across multiple geographies and virtual teams.
• Certification in coaching, assessment, or OD methodologies (e.g., ICF, MBTI, Hogan, DDI) is a plus.

What's In It For You

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $142,500 and $228,000 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

ABB Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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