Global HR Strategy Director – International Leadership

AbbVie Inc.; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Senior Director of Business Human Resources - International to act as a trusted partner to global business leaders, shaping culture and delivering capabilities to impact AbbVie and patients worldwide.

The role drives HR strategies for international functions, partners with senior leaders, and leads talent development and organizational design initiatives to ensure high engagement and performance across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15+ years of relevant HR/global experience.
• Experience supporting a global business and partnering with international leaders (VP level and above) and HR colleagues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in a complex environment.
• Project management or business experience.
• Experience in organizational development, design, and effectiveness.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to prioritize multiple programs.
• Broad understanding of CoE HR roles and their impact on the business.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic partner to the International business functions and lead the development of HR strategies.
• Coach, consult, and influence international business leaders (VP level and above) on leadership development, succession planning, and talent management.
• Develop strategies to attract, develop, and retain talent and lead succession planning efforts.
• Ensure effective delivery of HR programs and outcomes, including client satisfaction and HR effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with Centers of Excellence and Service Centers to coordinate HR elements.
• Provide consultation on organization design and effectiveness to ensure optimal performance.
• Drive manager development and foster a culture of engagement, performance, and inclusion.
• Identify and execute change management and communication strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Champion AbbVie Ways We Work in day-to-day leadership and decision-making.
• Prioritize critical projects based on business needs and resources; identify process innovations.
• Lead large-scale, multi-year initiatives in a matrix environment; drive transformational change.
• Manage and leverage HR and financial resources within project scopes and budgets.
• Build, develop, deploy, and coach a salaried HR team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Organizational development

Strategic thinking

HR leadership

Senior stakeholder management

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Senior Director of Business Human Resources - International to act as a trusted partner to global business leaders, shaping culture and delivering capabilities to impact AbbVie and patients worldwide.

The role drives HR strategies for international functions, partners with senior leaders, and leads talent development and organizational design initiatives to ensure high engagement and performance across regions.