Associate Director, BHR Operations, Acquisitions and Integration

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Purpose

Associate Director, Operations HR Acquisitions & Integration (BHR Partner) will work in close partnership with the Director, Integration & Acquisitions Operations to ensure seamless HR transition and support for acquired companies and assets. This role is responsible for leading all Operations HR activities associated with mergers, acquisitions, and integrations, ensuring business continuity, compliance, and a positive employee experience throughout the transition process.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Operations, HR Integration Leadership, and the AbbVie Integration Office to develop and execute HR integration strategies tailored for each transaction.
• Manages any needed HR due diligence, integration planning, and post-close execution for acquired entities, ensuring alignment with AbbVie HR policies and practices.
• Drives all Operations HR-related integration deliverables.
• Advises on organizational structure, talent assessment, and role mapping in partnership with Operations business leaders and functional Operations BHR.
• Ensures HR readiness for Day 1, including onboarding and communication plans for acquired Operations employees.
• Facilitates change management, training, and communication initiatives to support Operations employee transition and engagement.
• Maintains confidentiality in all HR processes and data, and ensures compliance with local and federal employment regulations.
• Identifies HR risks and develops mitigation strategies in collaboration with legal and compliance partners.
• Continuously improves the Operations HR integration process, tools, and templates based on lessons learned and