Manager Employee Relations

Abbott • Chicago, IL

1d • $99,300 - $198,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Relations Manager works in a team environment within Abbott’s Corporate Human Resources Division at the Abbott Park, Illinois location. The role manages employee relations cases involving performance management and workplace investigations across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. It provides expert consultation and problem-solving support to managers, employees, and other HR functions on HR policies and practices, ensuring compliance with applicable country laws, regulations, policies, and practices.

The position oversees employee relations support for a business unit and/or country, handles complex employee relations matters, and serves as a trusted advisor on important employee relations decisions. It provides direction and training to ER staff, manages reporting and metrics, and partners with senior HR management, business leaders, Business HR, Legal, OEC, Security, and other stakeholders. The role also leads or sponsors projects, manages strategic risk, and works with partners to develop and execute plans and solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Employee Relations, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in HR, including a minimum of 10 years of employee relations experience.
• Considered an expert in HR regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prior experience managing exempt and nonexempt staff.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or master’s degree in HR.
• Multifunctional experience.
• Eight or more years of HR experience in a multifaceted global Fortune 200 environment.
• Experience working in a shared services environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases, including performance management and workplace investigations across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
• Manage day-to-day employee relations support operations for a business unit and/or country.
• Provide general direction and training to employee relations staff.
• Adjudicate complex employee relations issues.
• Manage and monitor business unit and/or country metrics and reporting.
• Interpret, administer, and communicate policies and procedures, including reviewing and updating local laws and regulations.
• Consult on, coordinate, and manage reductions in force.
• Assist with or participate in employee relations vendor selections.
• Maintain compliance with local and country laws.
• Liaise with Senior HR Management, Business Leaders, Business HR, Legal, OEC, Security, and others on employee relations matters.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on important employee relations decisions.
• Anticipate and address internal and external customer needs and expectations; communicate and negotiate service levels.
• Influence business partners toward optimal solutions and promote creative thinking and best practices.
• Assess project scope, issues, risks, and their impact on success; work with division or senior management to agree on resolutions.
• Lead project managers and teams in developing and executing program plans and securing authorized resources.
• Sponsor identified projects and use project management tools to manage scope, cost, schedule, and resources.
• Assess and manage strategic risk, balance risk with business objectives, and develop contingency plans.
• Provide expert consultation and problem-solving services on HR policies and practices to managers, employees, and HR functions.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, offering an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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