Sr. Training Specialist

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: Training Coordinator __ What we believe in At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story. Your Role: Own the Challenge In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the design and execution of learning and development strategies aimed at strengthening the capabilities, performance, and career growth of salaried employees. You will identify competency gaps, translate business needs into development solutions, and drive initiatives that foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and organizational effectiveness. Each day, you will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, People Managers, Functional Leaders, employees, and external learning partners to ensure development initiatives are aligned with business priorities and deliver meaningful impact. The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the Smart Power business in Apodaca, Nuevo León. You will be mainly accountable for: Leading the training needs assessment and competency development processes for salaried employees, identifying skill gaps and translating business priorities into the Annual Training Plan, development strategies, and learning programs. Designing, implementing, and monitoring learning and development initiatives through different learning approaches, while measuring effectiveness and impact through relevant KPIs and continuously identifying opportunities to improve the employee learning experience. Partnering with leaders and key stakeholders to support employee development, strengthen internal capabilities, and promote a culture of continuous learning through development programs, learning initiatives, and strategic partnerships with internal and external providers. Coordinating the development and maintenance of job profiles and job manuals, ensuring clear definition of required knowledge and competencies, supporting knowledge retention and effective onboarding, and maintaining training documentation and evidence in alignment with applicable organizational and management system requirements. Our team dynamics You will join a collaborative, dynamic, and results-oriented team, where you will work closely with multiple stakeholders across the organization and have the opportunity to bring creative ideas to life, build strong internal networks, and contribute to the continuous development of our people. Qualifications for the role You have 3–5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, Talent Development, Human Resources, or a related field, preferably within a multinational, manufacturing, or complex organizational environment. Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. You are at ease communicating fluently in English. You have demonstrated experience in training needs assessment, competency development, training planning, learning program design, project management, and evaluation of training effectiveness. You have experience supporting internal and external audits and ensuring training documentation, records, and processes comply with applicable management system standards, such as ISO 9, 14, 45, or other relevant standards. You have strong stakeholder management, interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build effective internal networks and influence employees and leaders across different functions and organizational levels. You are creative and proactive, with a strong sense of urgency, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders, and continuously identify opportunities for improvement. Benefits We also offer our employees the following benefits: Performance Bonus Saving found Paid parental leave Life insurance Retirement plan Health and dental insurance Wellbeing program Flex days Employee Assistance Program (PAE) Access to development platforms: Spark, Harvard Manage Mentor, and English Learning EF Live School (EF) 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. More about us ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity, and reliability of almost any operation. We value people from different background. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit ABB.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the world. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.