Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks. We currently have an opportunity for a Sr. Recruiter to support across Abbott’s Medical Device Sales organizations. The Sr. Recruiter will provide full life cycle recruiting to include candidate sourcing, consultation with hiring managers, candidate interviews, and offers. The Sr. Recruiter will work closely with managers and HR Business Partners to understand the recruiting needs of the business, anticipate hiring needs and proactively identify and execute sourcing and recruiting strategies to meet those needs in a cost effective, timely manner. Impact this role will have on Abbott: Partners with managers to identify needs, job specifications, and qualifications necessary to fill positions. Develops and implements organizational recruiting strategies to attract and find the best qualified candidates; is able to sell to candidates the company, the function and role. Creates recruitment advertising and online postings. Sources candidates through online social networking and job boards, community involvement, professional networking, local media resources, employee referrals, agency referrals and other sources as needed. Assesses potential candidates for fit within the position identified, including skills, education, and experience and also competency and company culture alignment. Conducts interviews by evaluating employment factors such as job experience, education, training, skills, knowledge and abilities and other data relevant to the selection process. Partners with HR Business Partners and managers to further evaluate candidates after on‑site interviews. Ensures candidates meet minimum job requirements. Prepares, extends and negotiates competitive job offers. Builds strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and HR and ensures a high level of customer service. Keeps hiring managers informed throughout the recruitment process. Develops and executes on innovative methods to source, evaluate and pipeline external passive, diverse candidates for potential employment. Maintains integrity of all staffing process records within Workday applicant tracking system, manages external vendor relationships with key hires or hard-to-fill requisitions. Strives for continuous improvement on key performance metrics such as time‑to‑fill and satisfaction surveys. Attends recruitment events as needed. Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Accesses and utilizes HR information systems and data to run reports and validate, analyze and utilize global employee data. Completes recruitment projects as requested. Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned. Your experience(s), education and knowledge will further expand Abbott’s marketplace success: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. 5+ years of experience in Recruiting. Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools/social media as well as proactive recruiting. Knowledge of employment laws and regulations. Strong computer skills including proficiency with the Internet. Capable of handling multiple tasks, problem resolution, and prioritization, and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and networks. Ability to follow‑up, communicate effectively and work with all levels within an organization. Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Your preferred qualifications and education: Working knowledge of employment systems, preferably Workday, a plus. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross‑division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast‑paced, changing environment. Prior recruiting experience in the medical device industry strongly preferred. Prior recruitment agency experience a plus. WHAT WE OFFER Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans Health care and well‑being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs Paid time off 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. BASE PAY 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 > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Keyboard use (greater or equal to the 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English EEO is the Law link - Espanol Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter #J-18808-Ljbffr Abbott Laboratories