JOB DESCRIPTION:

Main Purpose of Role

Responsible for learning and development curriculum planning, implementing and executing of learning and development programs within Japan that make the best use of Abbott employee’s current and future abilities.
Manage the overall training delivery and operations activities in Japan and ensure they are conducted efficiently, cost–effectively and in accordance with the organization’s policies and standards.
Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the events management, coordination, and management of training and development activities and tasks
Self-starter that is able to work with limited supervision but with regional and global mindset to keep leadership informed
Ability to execute specialized projects while meeting the organization’s needs.
Ability to trouble-shoot issues and problem-solve while considering current training processes.
Ability to flex depending on Japan market local needs and able to quickly support ad-hoc projects when and where needed

Apply developed learning and development knowledge and skills in the planning, implementation and delivery of training programs; work with the organization on learning needs of their business through vehicles such as the training needs analysis.

Support sourcing, evaluating, and tracking third party training vendors and programs; local training, events management (and others as needed) vendors contract processes with local purchasing; support and maintain on-going vendor relationships.

Maintain and analyze organization and individual training metrics in order to monitor the effectiveness of internal and external training programs; provide operational support to metrics gathering systems.

Support researching and sourcing training programs and resources, or recommend externally-provided programs, which meet the needs of individuals and are consistent with the organization’s overall training plan.

Provide guidance to employees about the organization's training programs and policies and arrange for them to participate in internal and external training so the organization’s training resources are allocated effectively.

Coordinate delivery and operations activities to ensure training programs are delivered with high quality resources.

Coordinate day to day logistical support to execute the delivery of training.
Procures, organizes, maintains, prepares and provides, set-up of materials, audio visual equipment and classrooms.
Provide customer service to organization’s employees with training registration and cancellations, course offering questions and other training related inquires.
Maintain and updated training registration site for local classes and monitor classes and enrollments.
Establish local course costs for open enrollment classes and intact request.
Support other TD shared goals activities that require L&D support (key talent programs, capability, webinars, etc)

Track local training budget and report to management on a monthly basis the budget status and LBE.

Support the processing of invoices, documentation and monthly reconciliation for responsible budgets.

Support global and local translations by providing in-country review of translated content.

Keep abreast of developments and innovations in training and education in industry and government education sectors so the organization’s training activities remain current and relevant

Qualifications

Education

Education Level

Associates Degree or equivalent Required

Major/Field of Study

HR, General Management or Business Administration or relevant studies

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required

Experience/Background

Experience

3-5 years training operations or relevant experience
2 years of project management experience
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Excellent organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Strong service orientation skills

Experience Details

Need on a daily basis to maintain optimal operations processes
2 years of project management experience
Need on a project basis to effectively manage components of a project
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
Use on a daily basis
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Need when setting up training classes
Excellent organizational skills
Stay agile and flexible to respond to changing organizational needs
Keep multiple stakeholders informedAnswer customer inquiries

Position Details

Travel 10%
Located in Tokyo, Mita office
Full-Time

The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

JOB FAMILY:

HR Consultant

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION:

Japan > Tokyo : Mita South Tower

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: