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Manager Talent Enterprise

Abbott · Abbott Park, IL · $99,300–$198,700 a year · Full time

Posted Jun 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a talent initiative you led that made a measurable difference.

What they are checking: Whether they can show results, not just describe programs they launched.

How do you work with HR business partners so your work supports theirs and doesn't overlap?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate well within HR and clarify roles.

Tell me about a time you gave a senior leader hard feedback about their team's talent.

What they are checking: Whether they can be honest with leaders, which a trusted consultant must be.

What would you do

A division leader doesn't see the value in talent reviews and keeps postponing them. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can win over skeptical leaders by linking talent work to their goals.

How would talent needs differ between commercial teams and manufacturing operations?

What they are checking: Whether they tailor talent solutions to very different parts of the business.

About the work

You'll act as a talent consultant to divisions and functions. How do you figure out what a business really needs from talent work?

What they are checking: Whether they start from business goals and diagnose needs before proposing programs.

Walk me through how you would run a talent review and succession planning process.

What they are checking: Whether they know how to assess talent, build succession slates and turn the review into action.

How would you build a talent plan that supports a business's financial commitments?

What they are checking: Whether they connect talent needs to business strategy, as the posting describes.

How do you measure the strength of a talent bench?

What they are checking: Whether they use measures like readiness and coverage of critical roles.

How do you build development plans that people actually follow through on?

What they are checking: Whether they create practical plans with real experiences, not just training courses.

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The full job description

As published by Abbott.

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE The Manager Talent Enterprise U.S, serves as the Division and Functional Talent Consultant, responsible for planning, executing, and delivering strategic talent initiatives across assigned divisions and functions. Lead the development and implementation of talent strategies that align with broader business objectives and address the unique needs of each division and function. MAIN RESPONSABILITIES • Serve as a strategic Talent Consultant for the division and its functions, partnering with business and HR leaders to assess, design, and implement talent solutions that enable business success. • Develop and implement a talent plan that ensures the organization has the right talent to deliver on financial commitments, consistent team performance and a sustainable talent bench for business growth. • Provide consulting support to BHR and key stakeholders across all functions and levels, including commercial teams, manufacturing operations, and other areas to execute talent initiatives. • Act as a trusted partner to BHR and business leaders, delivering talent support that drives achievement of business objectives. • Measure and report the impact of talent interventions using evaluation tools, metrics, focus groups, and performance outcomes. • Leverage input from BHR and business leaders to develop the annual Talent Development Plan. • Collaborate with Talent Development practice center partners to design and implement initiatives in areas such as talent management, leadership development, and change management. • Support talent management processes, including preparation and facilitation of division Talent Management Reviews (TMR/ETMR). • Facilitate assessment, coaching, and other strategic interventions to enhance talent readiness and alignment across Divisions and Functions. • Support Key Talent programs. QUALIFICATIONS • Solid business acumen with the ability to connect business strategy to practical talent solutions. • Experience supporting talent management programs such as leadership development, succession planning, talent reviews, assessments, and career development. • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple levels of the organization. • Demonstrated ability to think proactively and creatively to anticipate talent needs. • Experience working in a matrixed environment and across diverse teams or regions, with a focus on driving results through collaboration. EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational psychology, business administration, or a related field. • Master’s degree is preferred. EXPERIENCE • 8-10 years of progressive talent development experience in a variety of disciplines including, consulting, org design, talent management, leadership development and training. • Experience working in large, complex global organizations. • Experience in large professional services consulting is preferred. The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Learning & Development DIVISION: CHR Corporate Human Resources LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP06B ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr. WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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