Manager, HR Communications

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our corporate headquarters in Abbott Park. The Manager, HR Communications, helps connect Abbott’s 114,000+ employees with the numerous development and benefits programs offered by the company. The role serves as a relationship manager to assigned Practice Areas within HR. The role provides strategic consulting to HR leadership, project leads and department heads, and develops project plans to support global HR programs and local communication strategies. This position works in an energetic team setting, balances multiple priorities and may manage the work of others, directly or indirectly. The role reports to the Director, HR Communications. What You’ll Do The Manager, HR Communications: Identify communication opportunities for internal partners to align with and support Abbott’s global HR strategy. Lead communication efforts to build awareness and promote our compensation and benefit offerings to our U.S. employees. This includes developing strategies for our annual open enrollment as well as ongoing marketing of benefit programs and events. Serve as lead contact for our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team, which includes being part of the team that writes and produces our annual DEI Report and crafting write-ups for external ranking and award submissions. Develop communication strategies and plans to guide the creation, design and implementation of communication campaigns and channels to reach employees in various workplace settings, such as manufacturing, field, and offices. Effectively manage relationships with internal and external communication partners (Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, HR personnel, outside contractors, etc.). Ensure HR Communications are consistent and aligned with Abbott's corporate brand identity and strategic directions, business philosophies and general practices. Work with HR Communication team members to ensure a cohesive approach to the comprehensive, global HR Communications strategy. Position Accountability / Scope The Manager, HR Communications, serves primarily as a relationship manager to our U.S. benefits team and DEI team, but will also provide communications counsel and support as needed for other practice areas and global projects. The role has responsibility for developing plans and strategies designed to achieve results, writing, and producing a variety of communications materials, and managing projects. The manager, HR Communications, must closely influence clients and coordinate with teammates to meet deadlines and HR Communication goals. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, public relations or other communication-related major. 6-10 years of experience with increasing responsibility in multiple communication roles in corporate or agency setting. Experience working with senior management is preferred. Demonstrated ability to deliver strategic counsel as well as tactical excellence in employee communications, executive communications, and relationship management. Requires strong project management skills, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, learning agility, and multitasking ability. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with HR communications, especially with U.S. healthcare benefits, preferred. Knowledge of relationship marketing, email marketing campaigns and emerging communications technology is desired. Some marketing experience is preferred. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on X (formerly Twitter) @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com