Strategic HR Director, US & CALA

Thornton Tomasetti; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Director of Human Resources for the US and CALA commercial organization, supporting a workforce of 700+ employees. As a strategic HR partner to senior business leaders, you will translate priorities into people strategies, drive leadership development, total rewards, and change-management initiatives across diverse markets.

You will influence leadership decision-making, foster an inclusive culture, and align HR programs with business performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience.
• Strategic understanding of business priorities and ability to translate into people strategy.
• Proven track record of building consultative relationships with leaders at all levels.
• Strong change management, organizational design, and leadership coaching capabilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and HR practices.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and act as a strategic advisor on business, talent, and organizational priorities.
• Translate business strategy into aligned people strategies that drive performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Coach and influence leaders to enhance leadership capability and decision-making.
• Drive a high-performance, inclusive culture that strengthens engagement and employer brand.
• Lead talent planning, succession planning, and talent reviews to build pipelines for critical roles.
• Partner on workforce planning to assess talent needs and develop strategies for future capability requirements.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to attract and secure top external talent.
• Diagnose organizational effectiveness needs and lead initiatives to optimize structure, capability, and performance.

Skills

HRBP experience

Leadership coaching

Change management

Employment laws knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Director of Human Resources for the US and CALA commercial organization, supporting a workforce of 700+ employees. As a strategic HR partner to senior business leaders, you will translate priorities into people strategies, drive leadership development, total rewards, and change-management initiatives across diverse markets.

You will influence leadership decision-making, foster an inclusive culture, and align HR programs with business performance