Sr. Human Resources Representative

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role

This position will be a key player in driving employee engagement for Baxter's Round Lake Drug Delivery Manufacturing Facility. The incumbent will complete HR processes and programs as well as provide HRBP support to site leaders.

What you'll be doing:

Employee Engagement

• Drive the employee activities committee; identify ways to improve employee listening strategies
• Proactively communicate with employees and managers regarding HR policies, practices, and key HR programs
• Lead all aspects of exit survey interviews and complete data analytics
• Participate in local talent planning which includes implementation of function-wide training and development plans

Weekly Payroll and Compensation

• Review, correct, and approve weekly payroll
• Support Annual Compensation Review process; conduct bi-annual compensation review

Employee Relations

• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues; collaborate with Employee Relation and Legal teams
• Partner with managers and complete disciplinary actions
• Coordinate leave of absences and accommodation requests

Handle onboarding process and new employee orientation

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Training teams to prepare for new hire orientation; facilitate the HR portion of orientation
• Collect and review new hire paperwork for accuracy
• Proactively update orientation and onboarding materials as needed and make recommendations for changes/improvements to the processes and programs

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead and complete HR projects and initiatives
• Run monthly and ad hoc reports for site leaders

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferred in a related field of study
• 5+ years of significant work experience
• 2+ years of human resources business partner experience
• No Cephalosporin or Penicillin allergies.
• Flexibility to work across a 5 day, 3 shift operation
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (Advanced Excel preferred)
• Demonstrate strong relationship building skills
• Navigate the organization to find right solution and know when to raise issues to others for guidance; take initiative with tasks with little direction

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a base salary range of $68,000 to $156,000 plus an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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