Sr. Manager, Human Resources

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Pay

The salary range for this position is 135,700k - 271,500K based on experience.

The Opportunity

The Sr. Manager, Human Resources will be the strategic HR partner to senior leaders in Quality and Regulatory of the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. This position provides the opportunity to develop solutions to a variety of complex HR challenges in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Sr. Manager will use well-developed HR consulting skills to help their business clients achieve key business objectives and increase the effectiveness of their organization. They will coach clients on a variety of HR and business-related issues to effect change in the organization. Additional responsibilities include leading, in partnership with the relevant HR centers of expertise; leadership development, talent management, compensation strategies, engagement and retention, culture, and ongoing organizational design/workforce strategy initiatives. In addition to developing and retaining top internal talent, the Sr. HR Manager also will play an important role in partnering with Abbott's talent acquisition organization to identify and attract top external talent to key leadership and staff roles.

What You'll Work On

• Build trust-based, collaborative, sustainable relationships with executives, managers and customer groups. Drive the implementation of the HR strategy in support of short and long-term business goals by building relationships across the organization.
• Works independently and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and in compliance with external legal and regulatory agencies - (e.g. FDA, collective bargaining agreements, labor contracts, works councils (or equivalent), employee safety and security requirements.
• Partner and consult with managers on a frequent basis, to identify and assess human resource needs and identify opportunities for improving employee and organizational performance.
• Initiate and sustain continuous dialogue with managers on both internal and external change issues. Provide input to HRBP leaders and Centers of Excellence in development of change strategies and initiatives. Execute change management and communication strategies and initiatives within business unit.
• Provide coaching to business leaders on complex employee relations issues with significant business impact.
• Provide a full range of HR consulting services and problem solving including employee relations, compensation and rewards, organizational design and development, talent acquisition and performance management. Guide in proper use of programs and established technology for company impact and results.
• Partner with other HRBPs and business leaders on workforce planning, including assessing short-term and long-term resource needs, identifying critical talent gaps within the organization, and working with Centers of Excellence to develop strategies to address.
• Lead talent planning initiatives for the business unit; work with management to identify internal high potential talent and drive delivery of local development programs for this employee group. Collaborate with HRBP Leaders and Centers of Excellence to design talent planning solutions that will fulfill long term business needs and talent mobility. Support business unit talent reviews and succession planning.
• Partner with other HR leaders on diversity and inclusion efforts with an emphasis on attracting and retaining diverse talent.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities to support the implementation of cultures that drive innovation, employee engagement and inclusion.
• Collaborate with the HRBP Leaders to diagnose and identify interventions needed to improve organizational effectiveness in business units and act as a change agent by promoting and providing advice and support for organizational change. Enable successful execution of organizational restructuring, in partnership with business leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years progressive HR business partner experience.
• Broad knowledge of all HR disciplines with a demonstrated in-depth knowledge in Employee Relations and Talent Development.
• Experience supporting commercial organizations preferred.
• Excellent analysis and decision making skills.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations governing HR programs.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and regulations a plus.
• Candidate must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to build consultative, collaborative relationships with managers and co-workers at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and assess human capital needs and work collaboratively to develop and implement value-added solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive culture yielding positive business results.
• Strong communication, organizational and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Advanced change management skills.
• This is an onsite position with no remote or hybrid option.

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The salary for this role is between:

$135,700 - $271,500

JOB FAMILY:

HR Consultant

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION:

United States > Alameda : 2601 Harbor Bay Parkway

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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