Director, Human Resources – US & CALA (Canada & Latin America) Commercial

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 115,000 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 your 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.  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.

Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks. This position works out of our Pleasanton, CA location. The Director, Human Resources serves as the strategic HR leader for the US, Canada and Latin America Commercial organization supporting a workforce of 700+ employees. This role drives people strategies that enable business performance, organizational effectiveness, and sustainable growth across diverse markets. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Director partners closely with Commercial leaders to translate business priorities into impactful HR solutions. The role requires strong consulting, coaching, and change-leadership capabilities to address complex organizational challenges and enhance leadership effectiveness. Working in close partnership with HR Centers of Excellence, the Director leads key initiatives across talent management, leadership development, total rewards, engagement, culture, and organizational design. The role also plays a critical part in building a strong and diverse talent pipeline through both internal development and external hiring strategies. What You’ll Work On   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, innovation, and employer brand. Lead talent planning, succession planning, and talent reviews to build strong pipelines for critical roles. Partner on workforce planning to assess talent needs, identify gaps, and develop strategies to address 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. Lead and support organizational change, including restructuring and transformation, through effective change management strategies. Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters while fostering a positive, compliant, and high-trust work environment. Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, regulations, and internal policies across regions. Partner with Centers of Excellence and business leaders to