HR Business Partner (all genders) (fulltime, permanent)


Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on XFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn and Tik Tok.


Job Description

AbbVie is a global, research-oriented biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the treatment of serious, mostly chronic diseases. Research and innovation are the foundation of business activity. The therapeutic areas include immunology, virology, nephrology, neurology, anesthesiology and oncology. The company, which operates in more than 170 countries worldwide, employs around 29,000 people.

AbbVie Germany includes the three major functions of Commercial Operations, Research and Development, Operations. In this position, the strategic HR business partner for leaders in the assigned area and report to the HR Director of the function.

Position Description

  • Strategic HR Business Partner for managers within the R&D function, this includes partnering with the business with the aim of finding a common solution, specifically focused on organizational effectiveness, talent management and development, retention, change management, and culture enhancement initiatives
  • Advising the departments on topics of managerial and employee development also using assessment tools (e.g. 360° feedback), employee retention and team building in cooperation with the Talent Manager and the management team
  • Implementation of the annual Talent Review process within the framework of global guidelines and coordination, ensuring action plan for talent and succession planning for key positions
  • Proactive establish and track key performance indicators on talent and performance management
  • Management of the annual performance assessment process (e.g. through calibration meetings) and the annual rewards planning process
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to fill key positions and build/maintain an internal and external talent pipeline for critical roles
  • Lead small and large-scale reorganizations, support of managers in the implementation of organizational changes
  • Partner with business leaders to manage performance
  • Partner with the business in the development and implementation of incentive plans
  • Lead and/or participate in local and global HR projects
  • Close collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence such as Total Rewards, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations
  • Respect the rights of the works council in day-to-day personnel work as well as trusting cooperation with the works council on current issues relating to individual measures, organizational changes and projects

 


Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business or a related and applicable area
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in HR, preferably in a multinational, matrix environment
  • Strong knowledge of labour law, collective agreement of the chemical industry, basic social security and tax law knowledge desirable
  • Strong ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written
  • Experience in driving large scale projects, change management, and HR transformation

What we offer you:

  • with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
  • with an open corporate culture
  • with an attractive salary
  • with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
  • with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
  • with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
  • with company social benefits
  • with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
  • with top-tier, attractive development opportunities
  • with a strong international network

At multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.
At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.

 


Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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