Abbott · 6 days ago
Sr. HR Generalist
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. They are seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support two global client groups within their Core Diagnostics division, focusing on driving impactful people strategies and fostering a high-performance culture.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
The Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2026-01-07
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