About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
We are seeking an experienced Learning & Talent Development Specialist to lead leadership and professional development initiatives across Singapore and the APAC region. The role involves designing and delivering impactful learning programs, driving engagement, collaboration, and technical excellence, and managing full-scale learning projects. The specialist will collaborate with Global Talent Development, HR partners, and business leaders to align learning solutions with organizational goals.
The successful individual must have a proven track record of designing and developing an engaging learning curriculum with compelling learning activities that maximize speed to competency and tie to organizational business objectives. They must have the ability to influence and improve the performance of others.
Responsibilities:
Conduct and evaluate organizational capability analysis and training needs assessments to identify and select or build the appropriate learning solution tailored to the business need
Guide the site learning portfolio responding to identified needs and influences leaders on the prioritization of content.
Design and deliver curriculum, programs, or learning solutions using a variety of techniques that enhance transfer of knowledge to everyday work
Create and deliver organizational development content that drives improvements in the areas of teamwork and collaboration, leadership, and technical vitality.
Assess whether the learning design solution produces positive results, such as a change in learner skill, knowledge, and/or behavior
Develop course materials and other documents such as performance support tools, handouts, manuals, and exercises to support the transfer of knowledge and sustain behavior change
Plan, coordinate and schedule learning and training events and associated details for our site in Singapore as well as other APAC locations
Work effectively with technical staff, business operations and SMEs, project managers, other trainers, executives, and vendors to create fun, interesting, and sound instructional solutions
Partner with global counterparts to benchmark, align and execute global curriculum
Partner with internal teams to support and promote an inclusive work environment
Follow-up with employees through surveys, interviews, or evaluations to identify gaps and any future technical training needs
Develop end-to-end integrated learning and development solutions including identifying core issues, forming hypotheses, launching new programs and employing rigorous feedback loops
Coach managers and high potential employees to improve their performance and deliver increasingly powerful results
Possess knowledge of the Talent Development & Learning team’s full portfolio and connect resources to technical training and learning & development systems and infrastructure
Experience building and qualifying training programs in accordance with grant methodology
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, HR, Business or related field
Min 4 years of experience leading relevant training and leadership development program/projects, including experience leading cross-functional projects and managing business-wide programs
Relevant hands-on experience in a semiconductor/manufacturing/engineering environment is highly desirable
Experience with career development, workforce modeling and talent management in a fast paced, global environment
Excellent communication, influencing and senior stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated success working in a cross-functional team environment on multiple projects with changing priorities
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Experience with Learning Management Systems like Sumtotal, HR Software like WorkDay, & PowerBI
Experience with Software like Photoshop for editing videos, handling an AR/VR studio is a plus
Experience with leveraging GenAI tools like CoPilot
Travel – 10% required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in driving cutting-edge learning and talent development research projects and new initiatives inside global organizations as well as gamifying learning content to make it more accessible
Exceptional analytical skills, comfortable working with large amount of data and communicating data findings, including experience establishing and tracking program metrics
Strong bias for action with experience in identifying and resolving issues independently, takes initiative even under unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances
Ability to convey ideas and recommendations in a clear, compelling and succinct way in written and verbal communications. Presentation caliber verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strong team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter
Experience with award submission processes in Singapore
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) or WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) – preferred
Wiley Certified (DiSC & 5Behaviors) - preferred
Aperian Globesmart Certified – preferred
Coaching Certification – preferred
Emotional Intelligence trained or certified – preferred
GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.
As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.
Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia
