Global HR Director: Strategy, Leadership & Change

Abbott; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 149,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Director of Business Human Resources in Plymouth, MN to lead HR strategy for Global Operations, R&D, and Quality. This role partners with senior leaders and has one direct report, guiding people, culture, and organizational change across a global business unit.

The position requires a strategic partner who can align HR initiatives with business goals, develop leadership capabilities, and drive analytics-informed decisions in a complex matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, in a matrix and global environment.
• Proven ability to influence, lead, and transform.
• Strong understanding of business and financial drivers enabling results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR plans aligned with business needs.
• Partner with senior leaders to design people, culture, and workplace initiatives.
• Lead talent and inclusion initiatives to support financial goals.
• Provide coaching and development to build leadership capabilities.
• Lead change management with thought leadership and experience.
• Navigate complexity and conflicting viewpoints to drive decisions.
• Benchmark external trends to develop future best practices.
• Foster a diverse and innovative workforce and collaborate with HR partners.
• Drive division-wide HR innovations and programs.

Skills

Strategic HR Planning

Leadership Partnership

Talent & Inclusion

Change Management

Analytics & Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Director of Business Human Resources in Plymouth, MN to lead HR strategy for Global Operations, R&D, and Quality. This role partners with senior leaders and has one direct report, guiding people, culture, and organizational change across a global business unit.

The position requires a strategic partner who can align HR initiatives with business goals, develop leadership capabilities, and drive analytics-informed decisions in a complex matrix environment.