Strategic Global HR Portfolio Lead

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Global HR Portfolio Lead to own and sustain an enterprise-wide view of HR work, spanning strategic priorities, run-the-business programs, and local affiliates. The role connects people strategy to execution through portfolio governance, technology, and integrated roadmaps.

You will partner with HR leaders to improve prioritization, reduce activation friction, and increase return on HR investments, influencing decisions at the highest levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Project or Portfolio Management, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive HR experience including strategy, portfolio management, governance, or transformation.
• Experience establishing and using an HR portfolio to support prioritization and leadership decisions.
• Experience designing business or program reviews focused on outcomes, value, risk and capacity.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a global HR portfolio across strategic priorities, run-the-business programs, and local/affiliate programs.
• Define portfolio taxonomy, data standards, ownership, and governance across COEs, BHR, regions, and affiliates.
• Connect portfolio insights to People Strategy & Transformation's broader mandate and tech strategy.
• Enable decision-ready portfolio views and accountability for delivery, risks, and value.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder influence

Strategic planning

HR analytics

Executive communication

Program governance

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration / related field

Job description

AbbVie seeks a Global HR Portfolio Lead to own and sustain an enterprise-wide view of HR work, spanning strategic priorities, run-the-business programs, and local affiliates. The role connects people strategy to execution through portfolio governance, technology, and integrated roadmaps.

You will partner with HR leaders to improve prioritization, reduce activation friction, and increase return on HR investments, influencing decisions at the highest levels.