Sr. Manager, Human Resources
Abbott · Alameda, CA
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- Full-time
- $148,700 / year
- Alameda, CA
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Sr. Manager, Human Resources
Abbott · Alameda, CA
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Job highlights
- Strategic HR leadership in Diabetes Care.
- Drive HR strategies and solutions.
- Develop and retain talent.
- Partner with senior business leaders.
- Shape healthcare's future at Abbott.
About the role
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.What You’ll Work On
- 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.
Experience You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations governing HR programs.
- Advanced change management skills.
Key skills/competency
- Human Resources Business Partner
- Strategic HR
- Talent Management
- Performance Management
- Workforce Planning
- Leadership Coaching
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Change Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- HR Strategy
Skills & topics
- Human Resources
- HR Business Partner
- Senior Manager
- Talent Management
- Workforce Planning
- Organizational Development
- Healthcare
- Abbott
- Leadership
- Strategy
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight HR business partnering, strategic planning, and leadership influencing skills specific to Abbott's needs.
- Showcase business acumen: Emphasize your ability to leverage HR strategies to drive business outcomes and address talent gaps.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Provide examples of successfully managing relationships with diverse stakeholders and HR functions across locations.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your experience in talent management, performance, and change initiatives.
- Research Abbott's culture: Understand their commitment to innovation, employee development, and global healthcare impact.
Technical preparation
Review HR laws and regulations.,Practice workforce planning analysis.,Prepare case studies for talent strategy.,Familiarize with performance management systems.
Behavioral questions
Describe influencing senior leaders.,Share experience managing multiple priorities.,Discuss a challenging talent retention situation.,Explain how you foster collaboration.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Sr. Manager, Human Resources at Abbott's Diabetes Care division?
- As a Sr. Manager, Human Resources at Abbott's Diabetes Care division, you will act as a strategic business partner. Your key responsibilities include developing and implementing HR strategies, building relationships with leaders, analyzing organizational effectiveness, coaching senior leaders on talent management, supporting performance and reward processes, and collaborating on workforce planning. You will also ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- What qualifications are required for the Sr. Manager, Human Resources role at Abbott?
- To be considered for the Sr. Manager, Human Resources position at Abbott, you need a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (advanced degree preferred) and at least 7 years of progressive HR business partner experience. Key required skills include strong business acumen, interpersonal savvy, experience working with international colleagues, a proven track record in workforce/talent strategy, project management, and excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- What are the preferred qualifications for this HR role at Abbott?
- Preferred qualifications for the Sr. Manager, Human Resources role at Abbott include solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations governing HR programs, as well as advanced change management skills. While not strictly required, these can significantly enhance your candidacy.
- What kind of career development opportunities does Abbott offer its employees?
- Abbott offers robust career development opportunities, including career growth within an international company, free medical coverage in their HIP PPO plan (for the next calendar year), an excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and the FreeU education benefit for bachelor's degrees.
- How does Abbott support employee well-being and diversity?
- Abbott is recognized as a great place to work globally and is named one of the most admired companies by Fortune. They are also recognized as one of the best big companies to work for and a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists, emphasizing employee well-being and a supportive work environment.
- What is the base salary range for the Sr. Manager, Human Resources position?
- The base salary range for the Sr. Manager, Human Resources position at Abbott is $148,700.00 – $297,300.00 annually. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on location and other factors.
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