Sr. HR Generalist

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.

Working at Abbott

• At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is based at our Lake Forest, IL location within the Corporate Human Resources (CHR) division.

We are seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support two global client groups—Regulatory and R&D—within our Core Diagnostics division. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner with leaders across these functions to drive impactful people strategies and foster a high-performance culture.

What You’ll Work On

• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with leaders, supporting the effective implementation of HR programs and talent processes.
• Collaborate with HR Practice Centers to deliver integrated HR solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to attract and hire top talent.
• Work with the division Talent Organizational Consultant to deliver development programs, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Partner with Compensation on annual planning and provide guidance on market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Support onboarding programs across functions and the division.
• Coach and advise managers on a wide range of employee lifecycle matters.
• Guide leaders through annual performance cycles, ensuring consistency in goal setting and performance assessments.
• Support change management initiatives, including communication planning and transition support.
• Analyze engagement survey results (Your Voice Counts) and partner with leadership to implement strategies that enhance employee engagement.
• Use internal and external HR metrics to assess organizational effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a matrixed or global organization.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, maintain confidentiality, and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP).
• Experience supporting global leaders and utilizing HR information systems and data analytics.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.