Business Human Resources Manager
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline is required.
- At least 6 years of progressive human resources experience, including significant human resources business partner experience.
- Experience working in a multinational and matrix organization.
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior business leaders and influencing across functions and geographies.
- Partner with the General Manager and Business Unit Leaders to understand business objectives and their talent implications.
- Align people strategy with commercial and organizational priorities.
- Provide guidance on organization design, workforce planning, succession planning, and capability building.
- Act as a trusted advisor and coach to managers on leadership effectiveness and people-related decisions.
- Participate in leadership discussions and provide talent insights to support business decisions.
- Lead annual talent review and succession planning processes.
- Identify critical capabilities and future leadership needs, and develop pipelines for key positions.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition on strategic hiring and workforce priorities.
- Drive internal mobility, career development, and retention of critical talent.
- Coach managers on performance management, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
- Partner with Learning and Development teams to identify capability gaps and implement targeted interventions.
- Facilitate leadership workshops and organizational development initiatives as required.
- Promote a high-performance, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture.
- Provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
- Support engagement initiatives and action planning, and proactively identify organizational risks.
- Support organizational transformations, restructures, and business changes.
- Assess organizational health and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness.
- Develop and execute change management plans, including stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Support workforce planning, headcount management, and organizational reviews.
- Use people analytics and human resources metrics to inform decisions.
- Monitor attrition, hiring, engagement, diversity, and capability trends, and translate insights into recommendations.
- Partner with Total Rewards on compensation reviews, promotion processes, and incentive programs.
- Provide guidance on compensation decisions, market competitiveness, and internal equity.
- Support annual salary review and performance calibration processes.
- Ensure compliance with Hong Kong and Macau employment legislation.
- Maintain high standards of ethics, confidentiality, and data privacy.
- Support internal audits and compliance activities.
- Ensure human resources practices align with local requirements and global standards.
- A Master's degree or recognized human resources professional certification is preferred.
- Experience supporting commercial, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences organizations is preferred.
About the company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1888
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Apogee acquisition closed in 2026, expanding AbbVie’s immunology pipeline beyond Skyrizi and Rinvoq.
- EU approvals for RINVOQ and EPKINLY in September 2026 broaden ex-U.S. revenue.
- JUVMO launches in October 2026, adding a fresh neuroscience revenue line.
What critics are saying
- Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq concentration keeps AbbVie exposed if immunology growth slows in 2027.
- Niaspan antitrust MDL and Biocell ALCL settlements carried $1.7 billion litigation accrual by June 2026.
- Generic ubrogepant and atogepant suits threaten Ubrelvy and Qulipta exclusivity within years.
What makes AbbVie unique
- Skyrizi and Rinvoq anchor AbbVie’s post-Humira immunology franchise across 11 EU RINVOQ indications.
- JUVMO’s September 28, 2026 FDA approval gives AbbVie first-in-class Parkinson’s D1/D5 therapy.
- AbbVie pairs blockbuster cash flows with Apogee, Iambic, and Valkai deal-making.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Professional Development Budget