Learning & Development Specialist

Description & Requirements Company Overview AESC is a global leader in lithium‑ion and LFP battery technology, with a fast-growing footprint across Japan, the UK, France, China, and the USA—soon expanding in Spain with a €1‑billion gigafactory in Extremadura to open by 2026 and create up to 900 direct jobs in phase one. The Spanish facility is designed as the first net‑zero industrial park gigafactory in the country, aligning with AESC’s mission to pioneer sustainable battery manufacturing.

Role Purpose We are looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our HR team and take ownership of the company’s training and development activities. This is a highly hands-on role for an HR professional with strong expertise in training , capable of managing the full training cycle while also supporting broader HR needs in a fast-paced and growing industrial environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, energetic and highly versatile professional who enjoys getting things done, can adapt quickly to changing priorities and is comfortable working across different HR topics.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full training and development cycle, from training needs analysis and planning to implementation, evaluation and follow-up.
• Develop and coordinate the annual Training Plan, ensuring alignment with business and employee needs.
• Coordinate internal and external training providers, logistics, schedules and participant management.
• Manage training records, documentation and HR systems related to L&D.
• Lead the administrative management and justification of training subsidies.
• Monitor training budgets, participation, completion and effectiveness.
• Support the development of onboarding, technical and professional development programmes.
• Provide reporting and analysis on training KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support other HR projects and operational activities as required, contributing to a flexible and hands-on HR function.

Led by a diverse and experienced management team, AESC employs more than 15,000 professionals worldwide . The company combines state-of-the-art technology, Japanese craftsmanship, and a strong track record in safety to deliver advanced battery solutions. AESC offers a comprehensive portfolio across various cathode chemistries and form factors, including LFP, NCM/MCA, and pouch, cylindrical, and prismatic cell formats.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Requirements / Required Skills

• Corporate Training
• Employee Training
• Grant Administration
• Grant Monitoring
• Grant Preparation
• Human Resource Development
• Human Resources
• Human Resources Information Systems
• Training
• Training & Development
• Training Coordination
• Training Management
• Training Needs Analysis
• Training Strategy and Planning
• International Human Resources
• Human Resources Support
• Subsidies
• Training Plan Development
• Training Documentation
• On-the-job Training

Qualifications What We Are Looking For More than someone who simply manages training, we are looking for someone with energy, initiative and a “make it happen” mindset . A person who can take ownership, solve problems, jump into different HR topics when needed and thrive in a fast-growing, international environment.

Profile

• Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Education or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on Learning & Development and training management.
• Fluent Spanish and English.
• Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with training subsidies and the justification of subsidised programmes.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and solution-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
• Highly versatile and adaptable, comfortable moving between strategic planning and day-to-day execution.
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.