Talent & Learning Partner Electrification US
Job Summary
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This position reports to:
HR HeadYour 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 8000 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. #LI-Hybrid
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:
Bachelors 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.
Whats in it for you
We empower you to take initiative challenge ideas and lead with confidence. Youll grow through meaningful work continuous learning and support thats tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
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 applicants qualifications and experience this position is expected to pay between $142500 and $228000 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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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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About Company
ABB's Electrification business offers a wide-ranging portfolio of products, digital solutions and services, from substation to socket, enabling safe, smart and sustainable electrification. Offerings encompass digital and connected innovations for low- and medium-voltage, including EV ... View more