BHR Specialist II

Posted:
11/17/2025, 1:06:22 AM

Location(s):
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
People & HR

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

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

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Health plan, life insurance, tuition, stock purchase plan, Asociación Solidarista, cafeteria subsidy, free parking lot, among others.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diverse, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Alajuela, Coyol location in the Vascular division that provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

What You’ll Do

Partner with HRBP leaders and managers in creating processes and solutions which support a positive employee relation environment through effective communications, policies and practices. Guide and influence staff, key managers on HR matters to ensure effective and compliant solutions.
Act as an advisor to employees and managers on HR-related matters, escalating complex issues appropriately.
Support the implementation of HR programs including performance management, talent development, and engagement initiatives.
Supports the development, implementation, and administration of internal HR policies to ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with organizational goals.
Maintain and audit HR data in systems (e.g., Workday), ensuring accuracy and compliance with data privacy standards.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to support recruitment and workforce planning activities.
Contribute to the development and delivery of training programs and HR communications.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes and employee experience.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, internal policies, and audit requirements.
Provides support for internal and external audits by ensuring policy compliance, maintaining accurate documentation, and facilitating audit readiness across HR processes.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through program coordination and data tracking.
Supports the development and analysis of HR metrics, including turnover KPIs and employee surveys, to inform data-driven decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain updated job descriptions and assist in job evaluation processes.

Shift: Admin (Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)

On-Site position

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Industrial Engineer, Administration or similar careers.
3 to 5 years of working experience in similar roles
Strong understanding of HR practices, employment law, performance management, compensation practices, and policy governance.
Demonstrated effective communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Intermediate Commands of English

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Power BI and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday).

Apply Now

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

HR Consultant

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION:

Costa Rica > Alajuela : AVCR-1

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Cr09Sal (Costa Rica)

TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott

Website: https://abbott.com/

Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1944

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical

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