Manager, Business Human Resources - Operations, Quality & Automation

Job ID: 31164538Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - Texas - IrvingEmployment type: Full timeCategory: Human ResourcesIndustry: HealthcarePosted: 2026-10-12Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.The OpportunityOur Core Lab Diagnostics division currently has an opportunity for a Manager, Business Human Resources (BHR) supporting our global Operations, Quality, & Automation organizations. This strategic HR leadership role is based in Irving, TX, and partners closely with senior leaders to drive business performance, organizational effectiveness, talent strategies, and employee engagement across highly specialized scientific and functional teams. The Sr. Manager, BHR serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, architecting people strategies that enable innovation, accelerate business objectives, and build high-performing teams that support the development and delivery of life-changing diagnostic solutions.What You'll Work OnPartner with leaders across Operations, Quality, & Automation organizations to develop and execute talent and organizational strategies that enable business performance, innovation, and growth.Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on organizational design, talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, succession planning, and change management.Lead key people process, including performance management, leadership development, talent reviews, retention strategies, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and Legal to deliver integrated HR solutions, address employee relations matters, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.Analyze workforce and organizational metrics to identify trends, provide actionable insights, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.Provide direct leadership and development for one HR professional while building strong partnerships across the business and contributing to Division and Enterprise HR initiatives.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree and 6+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.Proven track record developing and implementing HR strategies and solutions, influencing senior leaders, and driving business outcomes within complex, matrixed organizations.Ability to be onsite in Irving, TX.Preferred QualificationsPrior Business HR and/or HR Practice Center experience.Experience supporting global client organizations within manufacturing industries.Advanced degree and/or SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar HR certification.Demonstrated ability to influence organizational strategy and drive enterprise-wide talent initiatives.The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.