Senior Manager, Business Human Resources (18 month contract)

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day.

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Our Great Place to Work® Certification highlights our dedication to cultivating a high-trust, and inclusive culture for all.

At AbbVie, you won't just have a job, you’ll have the opportunity to unlock a bright future, because we're not just a workplace; we're a world of possibilities.

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What’s In It for You?

• Innovative work culture
• Professional development
• Paid time off: vacation, holidays, personal days, and volunteer days
• Employee stock purchase
• Wellness spending account
• Flexible health insurance
• Retirement savings programs
• On-site cafeteria offering subsidized meals
• Hybrid work model – 3 fixed office days and 2 flexible days

AbbVie Canada is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Human Resources to join our HR team at the Montreal Head Office for an 18-month contract opportunity.

Senior Manager Business Human Resources (BHR) serves as a trusted partner to the business, helping to shape our culture, supporting our business strategies, and delivering the talent and capabilities necessary to make a remarkable impact on AbbVie and patients around the world. The role leverages best-in-class HR practices to continuously create, deliver and support programs that establish AbbVie as an employer of choice while empowering all employees at all levels of the organization. The role partners with business leaders in an assigned function to develop and implement people strategies and tactics that support the business plans and the achievement of both short-term and long-term strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary strategic partner to the business. Assist in creating and implementing HR Strategies to meet organizational and business needs.
• Coach, consult, and influence the business leaders, regarding leadership development, succession planning, and talent management.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract, develop and retain talent that meets current and future business needs. This includes identifying and cultivating new capabilities required for future success. Lead talent development and succession planning efforts.
• Ensure the effective delivery of all HR programs and service, and be responsible for HR results in the business, including client satisfaction, HR effectiveness, and associated financial results.
• Establish, build, and maintain strong relationships with key HR partners from all Centers of Excellence and Service Centers to ensure HR elements are successfully coordinated to meet business needs; include relationship management, leadership, HR roles & responsibilities, and service delivery commitments.
• Provides consultation on organization design and effectiveness / structure issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Drive people manager development to create clarity and consistency of expectations, accountability, and enriched manager/employee experiences. Partner with people leaders to shape a culture of high employee engagement, high performance, diversity and inclusion.
• Facilitate, implement, and model change. Develop and deliver effective communication strategies that align with organizational priorities and support business objectives.
• Champion AbbVie Ways We Work with Business by modeling, educating, and coaching on these behaviors.
• Prioritize critical projects based on business needs and available resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 6+ years of relevant HR experience.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting the business; strong business acumen.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in a complex and demanding environment.
• Project management or business experience.
• Self-confidence, maturity, resourcefulness and a desire to learn.
• Management skills and ability to work at a multinational company.
• Innovative and risk-based thinking whilst retaining an analytical mindset.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other members/managers.
• Clear understanding of ways of working and ability to ensure optimal and compliant interactions.
• Ability to use strong analytical skills to solve business problems and think independently.
• Ability to actively listen to internal stakeholders to understand their needs, issues and opinions.
• AbbVie aims to offer a French-speaking workplace in Quebec and has made efforts to limit English requirements. However, advanced English skills are essential for this role because the position involves working with English-speaking employees, clients, and regions outside Quebec.

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.

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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