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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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

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

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park IL or Willis Tower facilities.

What You’ll Work On

Our Abbott Park location is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Corporate division, focusing on Legal/OEC recruitment. This role is part of a global shared service organization supporting various product divisions, including Devices, Diagnostics, Nutrition, and Established Pharmaceuticals. The Senior TA Specialist will manage job requisitions, screen candidates, source passive candidates, and drive the full lifecycle recruitment process to completion.

What You’ll Work On

• Provide recruitment and customer service for Legal/OEC and other client areas.
• Review account history and market/industry trends to develop hiring plans.
• Collaborate with internal clients to define position requirements.
• Source passive candidates and present diverse candidate slates.
• Conduct interviews, evaluate, and recommend candidates.
• Facilitate consensus building and decision-making among interviewers.
• Monitor recruitment metrics (cycle time, cost, quality) and address process non-compliance.
• Develop competitive offers and manage the offer process.
• Ensure a smooth candidate experience through onboarding.
• Maintain high levels of satisfaction with hiring managers and candidates.
• Keep the Workday database updated accurately and timely.
• Develop and execute strategies.
• Understand data, insights and manage storytelling.
• Consult, advise, and influence our stakeholders and candidates.
• Project manage on time, within quality expectations, and on budget. Act as a change agent.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in recruiting, with a focus on Legal/OEC roles.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools/social media.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including internet proficiency.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and pay attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with all organizational levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with employment systems, preferably Workday.
• Strong closing skills in a competitive market.
• Experience in a cross-divisional business unit model.
• Ability to work in a matrixed and geographically diverse environment.
• Team player with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Prior recruiting experience in the medical device or healthcare industry.
• Previous recruitment agency experience.

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

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is

$78,000.00 – $156,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Recruiting

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06B

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 15 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link- English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link- Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf