Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition, Corporate Functions

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health coverage (HIP PPO)

Retirement plan with employer contrib

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the Global Talent Acquisition organization within Corporate Talent Acquisition. This role provides full-cycle recruitment support for corporate functions and develops targeted strategies to attract top talent.

You will partner with hiring managers, manage pipelines, conduct assessments, and guide candidates through the hiring process, ensuring a high-quality experience from engagement to onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of recruiting experience, focused on corporate functions.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills and internet proficiency.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-cycle recruitment support and consultative partnership for corporate functions.
• Develop and execute targeted talent acquisition strategies using data and market insights.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and sourcing approaches.
• Proactively source and engage talent pipelines for finance and accounting roles.
• Conduct assessments, interviews, and present qualified candidates to teams.
• Drive interview debriefs and consensus to support timely hiring decisions.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and ensure compliant processes.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

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:

Working at Abbott

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Abbott is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Corporate Talent Acquisition team,This role operates within the Global Talent Acquisition organization.

What You'll Work On

• Provide full-cycle recruitment support and consultative partnership for corporate functions.
• Develop and execute targeted talent acquisition strategies by leveraging workforce data, talent market insights, and industry trends.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to define position requirements, competency profiles, and sourcing approaches.
• Proactively source, engage, and cultivate active and passive talent pipelines for finance and accounting roles across the enterprise.
• Conduct candidate assessments, interviews, and talent evaluations, presenting qualified candidate slates and recommendations to hiring teams.
• Facilitate interview debriefs and drive consensus among stakeholders to support timely, informed hiring decisions.
• Monitor recruiting performance metrics, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate pipeline health, ensuring adherence to established processes and compliance requirements.
• Develop competitive offer strategies in partnership with compensation, HR, and business leaders, and manage the offer negotiation and acceptance process.
• Deliver a seamless, high-quality candidate experience from initial engagement through onboarding and transition to the business.
• Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and candidates, consistently delivering exceptional customer service and talent acquisition expertise.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate, requisition, and hiring activity records within Workday and other talent acquisition systems.
• Serve as a strategic talent advisor by providing market intelligence, hiring trends, and workforce insights to support business growth and talent planning initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in recruiting, with a focus on Corporate Functions.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools/social media.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including internet proficiency.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and pay attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with all organizational levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with employment systems, preferably Workday.
• Strong closing skills in a competitive market.
• Experience in a cross-divisional business unit model.
• Ability to work in a matrixed and geographically diverse environment.
• Team player with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Prior recruiting experience in the medical device or healthcare industry.
• Previous recruitment agency experience.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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 > Abbott