Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition Strategy & Planning,

Baxter International Inc.; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & dental

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition Strategy and Planning to lead the design and execution of recruiting programs across regions.

You will partner with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Digital Operations to implement new approaches and continuously improve how work gets done. The role requires a decade of TA experience, strong project management, and hands-on Workday Recruiting expertise, with change management and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in Talent Acquisition across global or multi-region orgs.
• Proven project management with end-to-end recruiting implementations.
• Hands-on Workday Recruiting knowledge and deployment experience.
• Change management experience with creating communications and training.
• Strong judgement and persuasive communication to align priorities.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to present data-driven recommendations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of global Talent Acquisition programs from planning through implementation and improvement.
• Build alignment across global teams, develop recommendations, and drive execution.
• Develop project plans, processes and tools with milestones, responsibilities, risks and measures of success; align global teams and keep implementation moving.
• Lead change management across regions, creating communications, training and support materials tailored for different audiences and markets.
• Analyze recruiting data, feedback and reports to identify trends, evaluate outcomes and drive data-driven improvements.
• Partner with our TA Technology & Enablement Lead and HR Digital Operations to define requirements, test and launch Workday Recruiting solutions that automate and streamline recruiting work.
• Manage vendor relationships by setting expectations, monitoring performance, resolving issues and strengthening future programs.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Project management

Workday Recruiting

Change management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday Recruiting

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your role at Baxter

Are you the person people turn to when the path forward is not yet clear? You see around corners, bring the right people together and turn competing priorities into a plan everyone can rally around. Once work is moving, you keep driving, listening and refining so each project delivers stronger results.

As Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition Strategy and Planning, you will personally drive programs that move Baxter’s recruiting strategy forward. Ready to turn recruiting expertise and project leadership into practical solutions? This role connects teams across global Talent Acquisition, our HR Centers of Excellence and HR Digital Operations to navigate decisions, launch new approaches and continually improve how work gets done.

This is where you can make an impact.

Your team

Join a high-performing team that shares expertise, stays curious and rolls up its sleeves. We care about the details, set a high bar and challenge one another to make good ideas better. Expect the support and freedom to solve meaningful challenges across Talent Acquisition programs, processes, employer brand and technology—with colleagues ready to lend a hand and get the work done. We have plenty to do.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead a portfolio of global Talent Acquisition programs from planning through implementation and ongoing improvement, using recruiting expertise to anticipate impacts on candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and the broader talent ecosystem.
• Build alignment across global teams, develop recommendations, and drive execution by resolving issues, managing dependencies, and ensuring accountability throughout implementation.
• Develop project plans, processes and tools with clear milestones, responsibilities, risks and measures of success; align global teams and keep implementation moving.
• Lead change management across regions, creating communications, training and support materials tailored for different audiences and markets.
• Analyze recruiting data, feedback and reports to identify trends, evaluate outcomes and drive data-driven improvements.
• Partner with our TA Technology & Enablement Lead and HR Digital Operations to define requirements, test and launch Workday Recruiting solutions that automate and streamline recruiting work.
• Manage vendor relationships by setting expectations, monitoring performance, resolving issues and strengthening future programs.

What you’ll bring

• At least 10 years of Talent Acquisition experience, including hands‑on recruiting across global or multi‑region organizations and a deep understanding of the recruiting lifecycle.
• Proven project management capability, leading recruiting implementations from planning through launch while managing priorities, timelines, risks and dependencies.
• Hands‑on Workday Recruiting knowledge and experience launching, improving or retiring recruiting technologies.
• Change management experience, including personally creating communications and developing and delivering training and support materials for different audiences.
• Good judgement and persuasive communication skills to create clarity, gain support and deliver results when priorities and resources compete.
• Analytical judgement and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to interpret recruiting data and present clear, compelling recommendations.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $144,00.00 to $198,000.00 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits At Baxter (except For Puerto Rico)

This is where your well‑being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time‑off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.