ABBVIE Looking for Human Resource Senior Manager at Markham, ON Full Time

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 Canada is one of the Best Workplaces in Canada whereby 98% of our employees are proud to say they work for AbbVie and 96% are proud of how we contribute to the community.

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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.

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Manager, Business Human Resources (BHR) to join our Human Resources team. The Senior Manager will leverage best-in-class HR practices to continually construct, deliver, and support services & programs that further establish AbbVie as an employer of choice while empowering all colleagues at all levels of the organization to accomplish and grow.

The BHR will partner closely with the Allergan Aesthetics GM and is part of the Country AA leadership team. Being the solely BHR member in the Ontario office, the manager leads the function locally and is the point of contact and liaison for all functions in the building.

The BHR will be the trusted people advisor and strategist to commercial & functional teams, helping shape our culture, influencing & supporting business strategies, and attracting & developing the talent necessary to make a remarkable impact on patients.

In this key position, you will understand the business strategy and partner with department leadership to build and implement people strategies & tactics that achieve both short- and long-term strategic objectives. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced BHR to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This position is based in Markham (Ontario). The Senior HRM will have a Direct reporting line to the Country HR Director based in Montreal (Quebec) and a dotted reporting line to the AA Area BHR to ensure a clear understanding of the priorities and focus for the AA business, while working as an integrated member of the Country HR team to guarantee consistency and alignment for all the employees in the Country. This is a highly visible and critical role for the Allergan Aesthetics business as we continue to evolve our organization to support ambitious business objectives. The AA Senior HRM Partner will have other HR responsibilities to support the Business in the affiliate that will contribute to the permanent growth and development as professional HR Business Partners.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead BHR partner/ coach to AA GM & leadership teams.
• Serve as the primary strategic partner implementing HR strategies, needs assessments, and measurable solutions.
• Leverage data and insights to develop, coordinate, and implement HR strategies that meet & anticipate changing organizational needs and growth plans.
• Ensure the effective awareness and delivery of all of AbbVie’s HR programs and services, which include performance management, talent management & development, total rewards, organizational effectiveness, leading through change, organizational effectiveness, employee relations and equity, equality, diversity & inclusion.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with HR Centers of Excellence partners to ensure all elements of HR are successfully coordinated to support People & Business Strategies.
• Be the ambassador of the AbbVie HR organization by leading or co-leading initiatives anchoring to our enterprise All for One AbbVie philosophy.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment that builds upon and protects AbbVie’s strong reputation as a great place to work.
• Actively contributes to international BHR community

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Human Resources, Labour Relations or a related field.
• Between 8 to 10+ years of breadth of experience across diverse HR functions at large complex environments
  • A proven ability to serve as a Business HR Partner, ideally in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry and in an international matrix-based environment.
  • Experience in being part of a management team is an asset.
• Strong business Relations, project management, and technical proficiency in workplace technology & systems (e.g., Workday, meeting platforms, Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Proven ability to drive organizational change.
• Familiarity with legislation pertaining to labour relations and human resources and the related HR practices and policies, as well as commercial operations in a workplace.

• Advanced French (for Quebec-based roles) and English language proficiency (oral and written).

Key leadership competencies:

Demonstrate the ability to:

• Learns fast, grasps the “essence”, and can change course quickly when necessary.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions, championing continuous improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others; nurtures innovation and manages it to reality.
• Readily applies good judgment and situational leadership.
• Builds authentic partnerships and connects across groups to get things done.
• Strong coaching, influencing, and communication (written, verbal, and presentation) capabilities demonstrated across multiple stakeholders/audiences.
• Successful experience partnering effectively across geographies, cultures, and backgrounds.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

Covid vaccination new hires amendments:

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment for this position, with possible accommodation for validated exemptions, within the limits of applicable legislation. AbbVie employees are also required to comply with any COVID-19 related external requirements, including any testing requirements, applicable to their work activities outside AbbVie premises (for example, travelling and visiting stakeholders and customers).

At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you would like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected].