Business HR Analyst

Abbott • Lake Forest, IL

2d • $50,700 - $101,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity We are looking for a curious, detail-oriented, and motivated Business HR Analyst to join our team and help build a strong foundation for a career in Human Resources. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is excited to learn, grow, and develop skills in HR analytics, operations, and process improvement within our Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics organization. Based onsite in Lake Forest, IL, you will gain hands-on experience working with HR data, improving processes, and supporting key people initiatives. You’ll partner closely with HR and business leaders while learning how data and technology can drive better talent decisions and business outcomes. This is a great opportunity to develop technical, analytical, and consulting skills while contributing to meaningful work that impacts employees and leaders across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Analytics, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic to intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to build a career in HR

Nice To Haves

• Internship or project experience in HR or analytics
• Exposure to HR systems like Workday or data tools like Power BI
• Familiarity with HR processes (talent management, compensation cycles, performance management, etc.)
• Self-starter who is interested in working with data and learning analytical tools

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and maintenance of HR dashboards and reports (e.g., headcount, hiring, attrition, performance)
• Learn how to analyze HR data and help translate insights into clear, simple summaries for HR and business partners
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve and streamline HR processes using tools such as Workday, Excel, and Power BI
• Help maintain accurate employee data and ensure consistency across HR systems
• Support key HR processes (e.g., reporting, audits, and annual programs such as compensation and talent management)
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve how information is shared and accessed across HR
• Contribute to projects focused on improving efficiency, organization, and overall HR experience

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level