Sr. Manager, Human Resources
Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
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 113,000 colleagues
serve people in more than 160 countries.Leading an active lifestyle
is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott's Heart Failure
(HF) business, we're developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and
manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and
get on with their lives.Our location in Pleasanton, CA currently
has an opportunity for a Sr. Manager, Human Resources. - This role
serves as the strategic HR partner to the Operations, Quality,
R&D, Medical Affairs, Clinical & Regulatory Affairs teams of
the Abbott Heart Failure Division, which consists of 1,000+
employees, and provides the opportunity to develop solutions to a
variety of complex HR challenges in a dynamic and fast-paced
environment.WHAT YOU'LL DOThe Sr. Manager, Human Resources will use
well-developed HR consulting skills to help their business clients
achieve key business objectives and increase the effectiveness of
their organization. They will coach clients on a variety of HR and
business-related issues to effect change in the organization.
Additional responsibilities include leading, in partnership with
the relevant HR centers of expertise; leadership development,
talent management, compensation strategies, engagement and
retention, culture, and ongoing organizational design/workforce
strategy initiatives. In addition to developing and retaining top
internal talent, the Sr. HR Manager also will play an important
role in partnering with Abbott's talent acquisition organization to
identify and attract top external talent to key leadership and
staff roles.Responsibilities:
- Build trust-based, collaborative, sustainable relationships
with executives, managers and customer groups. Drive the
implementation of the HR strategy in support of short and long-term
business goals by building relationships across the
organization.
- Culture agent who can envision and collaborate with our
leadership to continue growing and maturing the philosophies and
practices of our dynamic culture. Creating content and programs to
support the culture and continue establishing Abbott Heart Failure
as an employer of choice.
- Lead talent planning initiatives for the business unit; work
with management to identify internal high potential talent and
drive delivery of local development programs for this employee
group. Collaborate with HRBP Leaders and Centers of Excellence to
design talent planning solutions that will fulfill long term
business needs and talent mobility. Support business unit talent
reviews and succession planning. -
- Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities to
support the implementation of cultures that drive innovation and
employee engagement and inclusion in order to improve individual
and organizational performance. Partner with HRBPs and Centers of
Excellence to design and implement programs to drive results.
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- Collaborate with the HRBP Leaders to diagnose and identify
interventions needed to improve organizational effectiveness in
business units and act as a change agent by promoting and providing
advice and support for organizational change. Enable successful
execution of organizational restructuring, in partnership with
business leaders.
- Partner with HRBP leaders and managers in creating processes
and solutions which support a positive employee relations
environment through effective communications, policies and
practices. Guide and influence staff, key managers on HR matters to
ensure effective and compliant solutions.
- Provide coaching to business leaders on complex employee
relations issues with significant business impact.
- Provide a full range of HR consulting services and
problem-solving including employee relations, compensation and
rewards, organizational design and development, talent acquisition
and performance management. Guide in proper use of programs and
established technology for company impact and results.
- Partner with other HRBPs and business leaders on workforce
planning, including assessing short-term and long-term resource
needs, identifying critical talent gaps within the organization,
and working with Centers of Excellence to develop strategies to
address.
- Partner with HRBPs and Centers of Excellence in the design of
compensation and total reward strategies and programs. Implement
total reward programs within the unit to drive achievement of and
support business goals.
- Partner with other HR leaders on diversity and inclusion
efforts with an emphasis on attracting and retaining diverse
talent.
- Works independently and in accordance with all applicable
federal, state and local laws/regulations and corporate procedures
and guidelines. Maintains integrity of employment polices by
providing managers with guidance and interpretation of corporate
policies, practices and procedures.
- Partner and consult with managers on a frequent basis, to
identify and assess human resource needs and identify opportunities
for improving employee and organizational performance.
- Initiate and sustain continuous dialogue with managers on both
internal and external change issues. Provide input to HRBP leaders
and Centers of Excellence in development of change strategies and
initiatives. Execute change management and communication strategies
and initiatives within business unit.
- Ensure that the business unit is in compliance with external
legal and regulatory requirements - potentially including
collective bargaining agreements, labor contracts, work councils,
and employee safety and security requirements as applicable - as
well as internal policies and procedures. -
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies,
operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains
positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all
levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree in related field; advanced degree
preferred.
- 7+ years progressive HR business partner experience.
- Broad knowledge of all HR disciplines with a demonstrated
in-depth knowledge in Employee Relations and Talent
Development
- Demonstrated ability to build consultative, collaborative
relationships with managers and co-workers at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and assess human capital needs
and work collaboratively to develop and implement value-added
solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive culture yielding
positive business results.
- Advanced change management skills.
- Experience supporting commercial organizations preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational and presentation
skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated high level of professionalism, confidentiality and
discretion.
- Excellent analysis and decision-making skills.
- Solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations governing HR
programs.
- Candidate must foster an inclusive work environment and respect
all aspects of diversity. Successful candidate must demonstrate and
value differences in others' strengths, perspectives and
approaches.WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that
can grow into a great career. We offer:
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for
new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives
and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental,
vision, wellness and occupational health programs
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- The stability of a company with a record of strong financial
performance and history of being actively involved in local
communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to
your life to help you live fully: - Follow your career aspirations
to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides
the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with
us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and
@AbbottGlobal.
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