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Abbott·Pharma·17 days ago
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Sr Manager Employee Relations

Abbott Park, United States of AmericaSenior · 8-12 yearsHR Specialist

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  • employee relations
  • compliance
  • risk management
  • vendor management

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About this role

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:

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Effectively manages day-to-day operations of the employee relations support function for a division, business unit and/or function in a fast paced environment. Master of employee relations complexities. Provides highly innovative, practical, and strategic solutions. May lead cross functional teams and/or manage unique business unit projects.

  • Provides general direction and training to ER staff.

  • Adjudicates complex ER issues.

  • Manages and monitors metrics and reporting for the business unit and/or country.

  • Interprets, administers and communicates policies and procedures including a review and update of local laws and regulations.

  • Consults, coordinates and managers reductions in force.

  • Assists/participates in ER vendor selection and management.

  • Maintains compliance with local and country laws.

  • Liaison with Senior HR Management, Business Leaders, Business HR, Legal, OEC, Security, etc. relating to all ER matters in supported area.

  • Acts as a trusted advisor on important ER decisions.

  • Anticipates, identifies and meets internal and external customer needs/expectations.

  • Effectively communicates and negotiates with customers to define service levels.

  • Influences business partners toward optimal solutions.

  • Grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues.

  • Sells ideas or changes solution in order to find best practice.

  • Encourages creative thinking in others, to bring forward as many ideas as possible.

  • Assesses the degree to which changes to the scope, issues and risks will affect a project’s success with division or senior management to gain agreement for resolution.

  • Leads project managers and teams in developing and executing a program plan ensuring that authorized resources are obtained to make certain that all activities are formed.

  • Sponsor of identified projects.

  • Proficient in application of common tools for managing project scope, cost schedule and resources.\ Assesses and manages strategic risk to best achieve business objectives.

  • Ability to execute while balancing risk with business objectives.

  • Ability to identify and manage risk, have contingency plans.

  • Embraces change and continuous improvement, staying informed of labor and employee relations issues internally and externally and proactively identifying solutions to address evolving issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Employee Relations or related field.

  • 8+ years in HR with a minimum of 5 years of employee relations experience.

  • Considered an expert in HR regulations, policies, and procedures.

  • Prior experience directly managing people.

Preferred

  • MBA, master's degree or advanced degree in related field desired  

  • Multi-functional experience desired.

  • 8+ years of HR experience in multifaceted global Fortune 200 environment preferred.

  • Experience working in a shared services environment preferred.

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 communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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 www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

     

The base pay for this position is

$129,300.00 – $258,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

HR Consultant

     

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06B

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 15 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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