Sr. Manager, Human Resources

Abbott • Alameda, CA

6d • $148,700 - $297,300

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 Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. 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 Our Diabetes Care division currently has an opportunity for a Sr. Manager, Human Resources in Alameda, California. We’re looking for a strategic business partner who can drive business success by developing and implementing HR strategies and solutions in collaboration with leadership. Join us and grow your career as you help Abbott shape the future of healthcare.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR business partner experience.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage business acumen and interpersonal savvy to influence senior business leaders.
• Demonstrated experience developing relationships and leading processes with business partners and HR colleagues based in different locations.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing a workforce/talent strategy to achieve differentiated business outcomes.
• Experience deploying priorities across multiple locations (across multiple countries and cultures is highly desirable).
• Has matrix management skill; the ability to collaborate across a broad HR function to deliver results by defining resource requirements and pulling from support functions.
• Project management and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Excellent analysis and decision-making skills.
• Successful candidate must demonstrate and value differences in others’ strengths, perspectives, and approaches.

Nice To Haves

• Solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations governing HR programs.
• Advanced change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Builds trust-based, collaborative, sustainable relationships with executives, managers, and customer groups.
• Analyzes internal and external data and trends to assess organizational effectiveness, diagnose, develop, and deliver HR strategies, programs, and services that drive the needs of the business.
• Collaborates closely with HR practice centers/centers of excellence to implement business-specific programs that drive a culture of performance, engagement, accountability, and employee growth.
• Coaches senior leaders and their leadership teams to ensure the appropriate level of focus is placed on assessing talent capabilities and taking action to engage, develop, and retain talent.
• Supports senior leaders in effectively deploying performance management and reward processes/practices to drive required levels of employee accountability for desired performance results and ensure retention of top performers.
• Partners with the business on workforce planning, including assessing short-term and long-term resource needs, identifying critical talent gaps within the organization, and developing strategies to address.
• Works independently and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and corporate procedures and guidelines.
• Maintains positive communications and collaboration with all levels of employees.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees