DVP, Business Human Resources

Abbott•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$247,300 - $494,700

About The Position

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: At Abbott, we're committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve. Visit Abbott at www.abbott.com and connect with us on Twitter at @AbbottNews. POSITION OBJECTIVE: Abbott Medical Devices is seeking a Director of Business Human Resources to serve as the primary strategic partner to the business, developing HR strategies, needs assessments and the resulting HR solutions. This role will support the Abbott CRM (Cardiac Rhythm Management) Division which is a $2.9B global business and includes Sales and Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Clinical, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs functions.

Requirements

10 years of experience leading HR initiatives and programs.
5 years of experience with talent management, employee relations and compensation/benefits programs
Experience working in a matrix HR environment
Experience with organization culture change initiatives
Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate with management to achieve both HR and business objectives.
Understanding of key business and financial drivers and demonstrated strong delivery of HR results.
Bachelor's degree required.
Advanced degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting medical devices/diagnostics organizations preferred
Relocation flexibility preferred

Responsibilities

In partnership with the division president and business leaders, develop and implement a talent plan that ensures the organization has the right talent to deliver on financial commitments, consistent team performance and a sustainable talent bench for business growth over several years.
Develop the breadth and depth of business model, competitive landscape and division strategies understanding to assess talent implications and align human resources initiatives and resources accordingly.
Bring thought leadership and experience to change management initiatives in the business.
Responsible for the quality and responsiveness of the overall delivery of all HR services for the respective business
Ensure HR policies and regulations compliance in the respective client group.
Ensure external businesses and talent trends are being reviewed/benchmarked to develop best practices for the future.
Serve as a thought leader for larger HR organization to stimulate and drive innovative initiatives and programs to support the business short and long-range plans.
Establishes, builds and maintains strong relationships with key HR partners from Area BHR, Practice Areas and Service Centers to ensure elements of HR are successfully coordinated to meet and exceed business needs.
Provides strategic BHR support for all functional areas of the business and is responsible for Division Executive Talent Management Review (ETMR) project management, including Metrics, Analytics, and Business Integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions, as appropriate.
Responsible for the development and leadership of HR staff.