Associate Director, Business HR - Commercial US Specialty

AbbVie•Mettawa, IL

4d•$141,500 - $268,500

About The Position

Business Human Resources (BHR) serves as a trusted partner to the business, helping shape AbbVie’s culture, support business strategies, and deliver the talent and capabilities needed to make an impact for AbbVie and patients. The role uses HR practices to create, deliver, and support programs that establish AbbVie as an employer of choice and empower employees at all levels. It partners with business leaders in assigned functions to develop and implement people strategies and tactics that support business plans and short- and long-term strategic objectives. The Associate Director serves as a strategic HR partner to the US Specialty Commercial business, advising leaders on talent, leadership, organization effectiveness, change, and employee experience. The role coordinates HR delivery across Centers of Excellence and Service Centers, leads strategic projects with multi-year impact, and manages and develops a direct report. Travel of approximately 15–20% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 8 years of relevant HR experience.
Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting the business and strong business acumen.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in a complex and demanding environment.
Project management or business experience.
Experience in organizational development, design, and effectiveness.
Strategic thinking and proven experience leading multiple programs and initiatives, with the ability to prioritize.
Broad understanding of functional and Center of Excellence HR roles and responsibilities and their impact on the business.
Experience interacting with and presenting to senior management, and ability to engage employees at all levels.
Ability to travel approximately 15–20%.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary strategic partner to the business and assist with or lead HR strategy development and implementation to meet organizational and business needs.
Coach, consult with, and influence business leaders, including senior leaders, on leadership development, succession planning, and talent management.
Develop and implement strategies to attract, develop, and retain talent, including cultivating capabilities needed for future business success; lead talent development and succession planning.
Ensure effective delivery of HR programs and services and take responsibility for HR results, including client satisfaction, HR effectiveness, and associated financial results.
Build and maintain relationships with HR partners across Centers of Excellence and Service Centers to coordinate HR support and meet business needs.
Advise on and lead organization design, effectiveness, and structure issues to support optimal performance.
Drive people-manager development and partner with leaders to strengthen clarity, accountability, employee experience, engagement, performance, diversity, and inclusion.
Facilitate, implement, and model change; develop and deliver communications aligned with organizational priorities and business objectives.
Champion AbbVie Ways We Work with Business by modeling, educating, and coaching on these behaviors.
Prioritize projects based on business needs and available resources.
Identify trends and new approaches to business processes, including incremental and forward-looking improvements.
Develop proposals and recommendations to resolve strategically important HR issues using enterprise-minded, forward-looking problem-solving.
Lead large-scale strategic projects and initiatives with multi-year impact and transformation potential.
Lead, manage, and develop a direct report through coaching, feedback, and guidance to support performance, growth, and capability building.