Sr. Manager, Human Resources

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. Our Solutions include Proclaim (TM) XR SCS System, the #1 Spinal cord stimulator on the market, Proclaim (TM) DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and a market leader in radiofrequency ablation therapy, Abbott RFA.  These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects.

Our location in Plano, TX currently has an opportunity for a Sr. Manager, Human Resources.   This role will be the strategic HR partner to the Abbott Neuromodulation Division, supporting around 800 employees.  This position provides the opportunity to develop solutions to a variety of complex HR challenges in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Sr. Manager will use well-developed HR consulting skills to help their business clients achieve key business objectives and increase the effectiveness of their organization.  This role supports Divisional Vice Presidents and their respective teams in the functions of R&D, Operations, Quality, Regulatory and Clinical. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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 as an employer of choice.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.