Sr.Manager, Human Resources

Baxter International; Aibonito (PR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage from day 1

ESPP program with stock purchase

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off 20–35 days

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

Baxter International is seeking a senior Human Resources leader for the Aibonito manufacturing operation. You will serve as a strategic business partner to the Site Leadership Team, translating business priorities into people strategies that drive organizational effectiveness, workforce capability, employee engagement, and operational results.

You will provide leadership across talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, compliance, and culture while leading a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Admin, or related field.
• 8-10 years HR experience with at least 5 in a leadership role.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong employee relations, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Proven change management and stakeholder influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with business goals.
• Coach senior site leaders to improve leadership, decision making, and change leadership.
• Lead employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Drive organizational transformation and adoption of new ways of working.
• Strengthen leadership pipelines via succession planning and development.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to align staffing with operational needs.
• Use data and engagement metrics to identify improvements in experience and performance.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Change management

Spanish and English fluency

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

This is whereyour 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

As the senior Human Resources leader for Baxter's Aibonito manufacturing operation, you will serve as a strategic business partner to the Site Leadership Team, translating business priorities into people strategies that drive organizational effectiveness, workforce capability, employee engagement, and operational results. You will provide leadership across talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, compliance, and culture while leading a local HR team and collaborating closely with regional and global HR partners. Success in this role means creating an environment where employees can do their best work, leaders make effective decisions, and the organization is positioned to meet business and patient commitments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with business objectives, workforce needs, quality commitments, and operational priorities.
• Partner with and coach senior site leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership capabilities, decision-making, communication, and change leadership.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance management initiatives, and risk mitigation efforts while ensuring fair, compliant, and consistent outcomes.
• Drive organizational transformation and cultural initiatives by building stakeholder alignment, supporting workforce changes, and ensuring successful adoption of new ways of working.
• Strengthen leadership and talent pipelines through succession planning, talent reviews, development planning, and performance management processes.
• Partner with business leaders and Talent Acquisition to align workforce planning and staffing strategies with operational demands and long‑term business goals.
• Use workforce data, employee feedback, retention metrics, and engagement insights to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and improve employee experience and business performance.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 5 years in an HR management or senior HR business partner capacity.
• Experience supporting manufacturing organizations within regulated or operationally complex environments.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, policy interpretation, and workplace risk management.
• Demonstrated success leading change initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and supporting organizational transformation.
• Proven ability to coach and influence senior leaders while balancing business priorities, employee experience, compliance, and organizational risk.
• Fluent English and Spanish communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in human resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading an HR team and supporting employee populations of approximately 800 or more employees in a multi‑shift environment.
• Experience supporting labor‑intensive manufacturing operations.

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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PO Box 1389 Road 721 Km 3|Aibonito, PR 00786|United States of America