Working at Abbott 

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: 

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. 

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO 

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution 

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. 

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.  

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.  

The Opportunity  

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location and supports our Nutrition business. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. 

We are currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager who is passionate about leading a team of TA professionals to find top talent for our US Nutrition manufacturing sites. This role will act as a strategic partner with business leaders and business HR to identify and hire top talent, provide a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience and leverage metrics to inform the TA strategy while ensuring ongoing team performance.

What You’ll Work On 

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of TA professionals to attract high caliber talent that meets business needs of our US Nutrition manufacturing plants. Foster a continuous learning environment that champions a diverse and equitable culture.

• Support and lead project work by driving and executing against key expansion plans or functional projects. Support local and regional partner relationship manager initiatives as appropriate.

• Establish the most effective recruitment processes and selection practices. Execute with high quality hiring standards to meet diversity goals and provide exceptional candidate experiences.

• Own and manage the relationship with manufacturing plant leaders and business HR.

• Deliver full-cycle recruiting, from requirement definition, to offer negotiations for leadership and most difficult to hire positions. May use the support of a sourcing specialist or a contingency search partner as needed.

• Use cost-effective recruiting channels, implement direct sourcing initiatives, and create innovative campaigns to attract the best talent. 

​Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree is required.

• 6+ years of recruiting/ talent acquisition experience with a minimum 3 years of in-house TA experience in a matrix environment.

• Full-cycle recruitment experience in healthcare or in adjacent industries and across main functions: commercial, manufacturing, scientific, and corporate function.

• Demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders and identify recruiting strategies to effectively meet business needs, including strong executive presence.

• Experience with supporting the hiring needs at the director level across multiple functions, divisions, or business units.

• Subject matter expert in developing marketing campaigns and direct sourcing strategies to engage, attract, and nurture passive candidates.

• Team leadership experience over a single contributor team with proven ability to coach, support and mentor team.

Preferred Qualifications 

Apply Now 

​* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. 

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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