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 DescriptionJoining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day.
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology and women’s health, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
Our Great Place to Work® Certification highlights our dedication to cultivating a high-trust, and inclusive culture for all.
At AbbVie, you won't just have a job, you’ll have the opportunity to unlock a bright future, because we're not just a workplace; we're a world of possibilities.
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What’s In It for You?
- Innovative work culture
- Professional development
- Paid time off: vacation, holidays, personal days, and volunteer days
- Employee stock purchase
- Wellness spending account
- Flexible health insurance
- Retirement savings programs
- On-site cafeteria offering subsidized meals
- Hybrid work model – 3 fixed office days and 2 flexible days
Overview:
The HR Specialist plays a key role within the Canada Human Resources team, supporting the delivery of HR programs, employee services, and people initiatives. Working closely with HR Business Partners and cross-functional stakeholders, the successful candidate will contribute to employee lifecycle activities, Total Rewards and disability management, workforce reporting, and HR operations that support AbbVie's business objectives and culture.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who is eager to learn, build broad HR experience, and become an integral member of a collaborative and high-performing HR team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the new hire onboarding process.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies and procedures, benefits and other HR-related matters.
- Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability case management with the external benefit provider.
- Partner with the HRConnect team to discuss open cases, issues and respond to employee inquiries.
- Support HR Business Partners with the execution of employee lifecycle activities, including organizational changes, transfers, promotions, reporting line changes and leaves of absence.
- Maintain organizational charts, workforce trackers, and HR documentation to support effective workforce management.
- Support with updating content on the HRConnect portal and contribute to the development, implementation, communication, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and employee resources.
- Management of the HR email box, coordination of employee inquiries, and support with employee communications, HR campaigns, and local people initiatives.
- Generate and maintain workforce reports and HR metrics including headcount, vacancies, leave tracking, turnover, and organizational data.
- Support HR vendor management, invoicing and payments, and coordinate administrative activities related to employee benefits, disability management, and wellness programs.
- Assist with HR projects and initiatives as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an HR support or administration role.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional activities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and HR systems.
- Strong communication both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Knowledge of Canadian labor laws and employment standards is an asset.
AbbVie strives to provide a French working environment for its employees in Quebec. Although as part of its francization program has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing the following requirement, advanced amount of knowledge of English / Fluency in English is an essential requirement for the position of HR Specialist including, but not limited to, for the following reasons:
- English speaking employees outside the province of Quebec.
- English speaking clients outside the province of Quebec.
- Anglophone region outside the province of Quebec.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.
Additional InformationAbbVie 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, or a related field
- 1-2 years of experience in an HR support or administration role
- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional activities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and HR systems
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Knowledge of Canadian labor laws and employment standards
- Fluency in English
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.
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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.
