Abbott in Galway serves as the international hub for Abbott's Rapid Diagnostics business, which delivers annually more than 2 billion tests. As the global leader in point-of-care diagnostics, Abbott offers the broadest portfolio of best-in-class rapid tests, services, and handheld devices across all healthcare settings: the lab, the clinic, remote healthcare outposts, retail outlets, the patient's bedside and at home. Our industry-leading near patient tests and services are unmatched across key health and therapeutic areas, including: infectious disease, cardiometabolic & informatics, toxicology and consumer diagnostics.

One of the key functions in Galway is Global Business Services, which provides number of shared services activities across finance, purchasing, quality, technical and customer services for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Various global and EMEA commercial and operational management teams across our infectious disease and cardiometabolic businesses are also based in Galway, overseeing the supply of millions of rapid tests from HIV to diabetes to COVID-19, to patients in many regions across the world.

Primary Function/Goals/Objectives

To provide support to the site in the areas of talent management, compensation and benefits, organisation effectiveness, legislative compliance, employee records, HR best practice – policies and procedures, onboardingTo provide guidance and support to ensure harmonious employee relations.

Major Responsibilities

Talent management, retention and developmentOrganisational Design and  EffectivenessEmployment Legislation and Regulatory  complianceCompensation and BenefitsHRIS - employee records on WorkdayOperational Excellence CultureDrive a culture of  harmonious employee relationsSupport and Lead the philosophy of open communication and teamworkLiaise with industry and academic institutes where necessary

Education

A Bachelors Degree, preferably in Human Resource Management of Business, and/ or membership of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management.

Background/Experience

+5 years related experience so that the incumbent can draw from previous experience and knowledge in guiding, advising and supporting the business in the issues that require Human Resource Support.