Associate Specialist HR Administration

Abbott

1d • $50,700 - $101,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Corporate Human Resources team at Abbott Park, IL, where you'll play a key role in supporting HR operations and enhancing employee experience through thoughtful service and collaboration. As an Associate Specialist, Administration, you will support areas of focus within benefits and leave of absence administration with basic knowledge of HR principles. You will work with supervision and guidance from experienced specialists or managers. You will be assigned projects that are smaller in scope and complexity. This role is empowered to surpass expectations by collaborating, anticipating, driving to resolution, and serving with care, compassion, and confidence. This role takes ownership of the customer experience and must maintain composure in difficult situations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Experience in administering benefits and leave programs.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written); strong verbal, written, and telephone communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Multilingual skills in Spanish or French are a plus.
• Proficiency in HR service technologies such as Zendesk and Workday.
• Experience in Human Resources, customer service, or project management.
• Demonstrated competencies in: Problem-Solving, Analytical thinking, Process Improvement, Collaboration, Communications at all levels, Project Management Support, Self-Directed, Resourceful, Cultural Awareness, Time Management, Prioritization, Relationship Builder, Multitasker, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage priorities, address escalations, and implement process improvements to ensure successful project outcomes and deliverables.
• Evaluate data from multiple sources, assess impacts, and identify interdependencies to proactively resolve or mitigate challenges.
• Identify and implement enhancements to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to Program Administration (PA) initiatives aligned with Global HR Services (GHRS) vision and pillars.
• Administer assigned programs with initiative and attention to detail, collaborating with HR Services, Practice Centers, BHR, and Finance.
• Partner across global service centers and HR teams to resolve escalations, identify service gaps, and support program delivery.
• Adhere to established protocols and promote a compliance-focused mindset by identifying and escalating potential risks.
• Support the development and execution of key GHRS projects on behalf of Program Administration.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree