HR Manager

Company Description

At AbbVie, we offer you the resources and a global reach to empower your innovative mindset. From day one, we’ve known it takes teamwork and collaboration to develop the scientific breakthroughs, innovative pipelines, and therapies that change millions of patients’ lives around the world. In short, we know it takes “you” to make those ground-breaking advancements happen. We take pride in serving and supporting our communities and protecting the environment, making a lasting impact that's felt within healthcare and beyond.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting an experienced HR Manager, to be part of our Ireland Human Resources team leading Human Resources for our manufacturing site in Sligo, Ireland. You will leverage best-in-class HR practices to continually construct, deliver, and support programs that establish AbbVie as an employer of choice while empowering all employees at all levels of the organization.

The HR Manager will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders and their organisations at AbbVie, developing and implementing HR strategies, programs, and services that drive business needs. The role will focus on shaping a culture of high employee engagement, performance, diversity, and inclusion. The HR Manager will provide guidance and support to enhance talent pipeline development, organizational effectiveness, and foster a culture of engagement, collaboration, and teamwork.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver HR strategies, programs, and services that align with the needs of the respective business.
• Partner with the Site Leadership Team to shape a culture of high employee engagement, performance, diversity, and inclusion.
• Coach business leaders on HR practices to enhance talent pipeline development, retention, and increase organizational effectiveness.
• Utilize data analysis and survey results to generate insights around talent, culture, and engagement.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to implement HR programs that support the People Strategy and Organizational Goals, including organizational effectiveness and change management.
• Provide guidance and counseling to managers and employees on employee relations, discipline, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and work closely with Legal counsel on situations that pose a litigation risk or other liability.
• Collaborate with HR Operations and business leaders to ensure appropriate employee documentation, changes to employee status, pay and benefits, annual performance review process, employee relations investigations, discipline, and terminations to maintain compliance with policies and regulations. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Studies, or related discipline (CIPD membership preferred).
• Extensive HR Business Partner or Generalist experience, including expertise in at least one other HR specialism.
• Successful track record in employee relations, leadership development, and applying HR best practices in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and advise at all levels.
• Solid understanding of Irish employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Passion for people, business acumen, and eagerness to work in a dynamic, growth-oriented organisation.