Job Description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxters products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Job Summary:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position creates partnerships across the business areas and functions to deliver value-added service to management and employees. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Conducts periodic meetings with respective business units and provides guidance when appropriate.
* Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
* Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies. Recommends new approaches and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
* Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of business objectives and achievement of desired organizational culture.
* Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
* Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
* Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
* Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
* Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
* Identifies training needs for business units and individual management coaching needs.
* Participates in evaluation and monitoring of soft skills and management related training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

* 8+ years of professional HR experience with at least 2 years in a generalist role
* Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
* Minimum Bachelors degree; Masters in Human Resources or Business preferred.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills.
* Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements:

* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
* Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.