About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY
The HR Manager serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees, partnering closely with the Hong Kong and Macau leadership team to drive business performance through effective people strategies.
The role translates business priorities into actionable talent and organizational plans across talent management, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, workforce planning, employee engagement and change management. The incumbent collaborates with regional Centers of Excellence to deliver a strong employee experience while ensuring compliance with local employment legislation and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership
- 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.
Talent Management & Succession Planning
- 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.
Leadership Development & Coaching
- Coach managers on performance management, employee engagement and leadership effectiveness.
- Partner with Learning & Development teams to identify capability gaps and implement targeted interventions.
- Facilitate leadership workshops and organizational development initiatives as required.
Employee Relations & Culture
- 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.
Organization Effectiveness & Change Management
- 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.
Workforce Planning & People Analytics
- Support workforce planning, headcount management and organizational reviews.
- Use people analytics and HR metrics to inform decisions.
- Monitor attrition, hiring, engagement, diversity and capability trends, and translate insights into recommendations.
Compensation & Rewards Partnership
- 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.
Compliance & Governance
- 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 HR practices align with local requirements and global standards.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.
- Master's degree or recognized HR professional certification preferred.
Experience
- 6 years above of progressive HR experience, including significant HR Business Partner experience.
- Experience supporting commercial, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or life sciences organizations preferred.
- Experience working in a multinational and matrix organization.
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior business leaders and influencing across functions and geographies.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline
- At least 6 years of progressive HR experience
- 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
- Master's degree or recognized HR professional certification
- Experience supporting commercial, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences organizations
AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
AbbVie Insights
What We Do
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
