Workforce Development & Communications Coordinator

Thornton Tomasetti; Texas; On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health coverage (HIP PPO)

Retirement plan with employer contrib

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott in Austin, TX is seeking a Workforce Development & Communications Coordinator to lead innovative early talent workforce development programs that strengthen Abbott’s employer brand, build awareness of EP careers, and cultivate a pipeline of future talent.

In this role you will drive strategic communication initiatives, support recruitment efforts, and coordinate onboarding logistics that promote employee readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, or teaching experience, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking systems (ATS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative early talent workforce development programs that strengthen Abbott’s employer brand.
• Design curriculum, participant selection, onboarding, communications, and execution for a high-quality trainee experience.
• Develop outreach strategies to attract undergraduate, graduate, and early-career talent.
• Cultivate partnerships with universities and student organizations to expand program reach.
• Measure program effectiveness using engagement, certification completion, and hiring metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Communication

Organization

MS Office

ATS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life.

You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our location in Austin, TX currently has an opportunity for a Workforce Development & Communications Coordinator.

The Workforce Development & Communications Coordinator will lead innovative early talent workforce development programs that strengthen Abbott’s employer brand, build awareness of EP careers, and cultivate a pipeline of future talent.

In addition, this position will drive strategic communication initiatives, support recruitment efforts, and coordinate onboarding logistics that promote employee readiness.

Through strong cross-functional partnerships, this position will support talent growth strategies, help enhance organizational effectiveness, and deliver a best-in-class candidate and employee experience.

What You’ll Work On

Early Talent Workforce Development Program Design and execute a year-round experiential learning and certification program that builds awareness of EP careers, strengthens employer brand presence, and creates meaningful engagement opportunities for emerging talent.

Lead end-to-end program management, including curriculum development, participant selection, onboarding, communications, and execution ensuring a high-quality and seamless participant experience.

Develop innovative outreach and engagement strategies that attract undergraduate, graduate, and early-career talent populations while creating pathways into future employment opportunities within EP.

Partner with Associate Program Manager to cultivate strategic partnerships with universities, student organizations, and workforce development organizations to expand program reach and talent pipeline impact.

Measure and optimize program effectiveness through employer brand, participant engagement, certification completion, candidate conversion, and full-time hiring metrics, leveraging insights to drive continuous improvement.

Commercial Communications Own the strategic direction and execution of field-wide communications for EP and LAAO, aligning leadership messaging and communication cadence with business priorities and organizational objectives.

Lead cross-functional communication efforts by partnering with commercial, field, and corporate stakeholders to drive alignment, strengthen collaboration, and bridge information gaps across the organization.

Develop and execute communication plans for key business initiatives, organizational updates, organizational changes, and special projects, ensuring timely and impactful messaging across field teams.

Continuously evaluate communication and business processes, leveraging best practices, stakeholder feedback, and performance metrics to enhance engagement, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.

New Hire Onboarding Logistics Serve as the central point of contact for new hire onboarding logistics, ensuring effective communication, cross-functional alignment, and a seamless transition from offer acceptance through start date.

Manage onboarding readiness activities, coordinating system access, procurement and delivery of essential technology, equipment, and role-specific tools, while partnering with IT and Corporate Mobility to resolve device, connectivity, and technology-related issues.

Provide proactive communication and support to new hires, hiring managers, Area Administrators, and Commercial Coordinator, ensuring onboarding requirements are completed and employees are equipped for a successful start.

Recruitment Support: Clinical Associate Program Support Clinical Associate Program recruiting efforts by conducting initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications and identifying top talent for consideration.

Coordinate interview scheduling with hiring teams and candidates across multiple formats ensuring all participants have the necessary details and materials.

Maintain accurate candidate tracking and follow-up throughout the recruitment process to foster a professional and positive candidate experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, or teaching experience, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking systems (ATS) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with experience working in the healthcare, medical device, or clinical environments are strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in Electrophysiology Clinical role is a plus.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Project Management

DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION: United States > Austin : 8701 Bee Caves Rd

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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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