Human Resources Business Partner

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Scarborough
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

DO WORK THAT

MATTERS

At Abbott, diverse

ideas, perspectives, and expertise allow us to create life-changing solutions

that help people live healthier lives. In 150 countries and with businesses

spanning nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic

pharmaceuticals, Abbott offers you enormous opportunities to explore your

interests and help you achieve your career and personal goals.

We have an

exciting opportunity for a Business Human Resource Partner within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics

business located at Scarborough, Maine. In this role, you will partner with

business leaders to provide HR support and leadership in talent related

initiatives that will have a direct impact on the business performance.

Abbott Rapid

Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbotts Diagnostics family of

businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading

technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information

for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 
  
  
• Provides
  
  the business with a pro-active BHR service and takes action to ensure the
  
  business has the caliber of employees which can meet the corporate
  
  objectives whilst demonstrating the Abbott values. Builds relationships across the
  
  business to ensure that HR are viewed as adding value, business partners.
  
• Liaises
  
  with Practice Centers to ensure the site(s) receive a cohesive HR service
  
  which is seamless. Liaises with
  
  Practice Centers pro-actively to improve client experience.
  
• Liaises
  
  with external bodies as and when necessary to develop business
  
  relationships and representing the business when necessary to enhance the
  
  reputation of the company and to protect its interests.
  
• Manages
  
  employee relations, liaising with employees, Line Management and Senior
  
  Management to promote an equitable and fair working environment in
  
  alignment with local labor laws and internal policies
  
  
• Manages
  
  projects in a pro-active manner ensuring all the agreed milestones are
  
  delivered on time. Provides clear updates on progress to the business
  
  leaders.
  
  
• Advises
  
  business leaders in relation to organizational development and implements
  
  agreed plans.
  
  
• Carries
  
  out the administration of BHR ensuring efficient and effective
  
  communication.
  
  
• Reviews
  
  with clients performance, personal development plans, leadership
  
  profiles. Takes whatever action is
  
  required to ensure the level of performance meets the expectations of the
  
  business and the individual is being developed to meet the succession
  
  plan.
  
  
• Liaises
  
  with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure the site has the right talent
  
  at the right place at the right time.
  
  
• Manages
  
  and administrates all HR communications to the business through the
  
  management team and internal communication systems.
  
  
• Carries
  
  out other duties as and when required.
  
  BASIC
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
  • 
    
    
  • BA/BSc
    
    in business or human resources. MBA or advanced degree desirable
    
  • At
    
    least 5 years of experience as BHR generalist in a multinational/large
    
    corporation environment with a proven track record in performance
    
    management, employee relations and internal consultancy skills.
    
    PREFERRED
    
    QUALIFICATIONS
    
    
    • 
      
      
    • Regulated
      
      industry background (diagnostics, medical devices, healthcare, pharma) is
      
      highly desirable
      
    • Proven
      
      resilience and ability to remain effective in a dynamic, fast-paced
      
      environment, dealing with changing and competing priorities
      
    • Demonstrated
      
      strong judgement in proactively identifying and addressing organizational
      
      and talent gaps and escalating issues as required. This includes
      
      experience in scenario planning and problem solving
      
      
    • Desire
      
      to learn and grow within the organization, including openness to relocate
      
    • High
      
      integrity
      
      About Abbott
      
      At Abbott, we're committed to
      
      helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For
      
      more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world
      
      
      
      • 
        
      • - in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals
        
      • - that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today,
        
        
        99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in
        
        the more than 150 countries we serve.
        
        An equal opportunity
        
        employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
        
        We provide
        
        reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request
        
        an accommodation, please send an email to myrecruiter@alere.com.

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