Sr.Manager, Human Resources
Baxter International Inc.
Summary
As the senior Human Resources leader for Baxter's Aibonito manufacturing operation, you will serve as a strategic business partner to the Site Leadership Team, translating business priorities into people strategies that drive organizational effectiveness, workforce capability, employee engagement, and operational results. You will provide leadership across talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, compliance, and culture while leading a local HR team and collaborating closely with regional and global HR partners.
Job description
Your Role at Baxter
As the senior Human Resources leader for Baxter's Aibonito manufacturing operation, you will serve as a strategic business partner to the Site Leadership Team, translating business priorities into people strategies that drive organizational effectiveness, workforce capability, employee engagement, and operational results. You will provide leadership across talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, compliance, and culture while leading a local HR team and collaborating closely with regional and global HR partners.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with business objectives, workforce needs, quality commitments, and operational priorities.
- Partner with and coach senior site leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership capabilities, decision-making, communication, and change leadership.
- Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance management initiatives, and risk mitigation efforts while ensuring fair, compliant, and consistent outcomes.
- Drive organizational transformation and cultural initiatives by building stakeholder alignment, supporting workforce changes, and ensuring successful adoption of new ways of working.
- Strengthen leadership and talent pipelines through succession planning, talent reviews, development planning, and performance management processes.
- Partner with business leaders and Talent Acquisition to align workforce planning and staffing strategies with operational demands and long-term business goals.
- Use workforce data, employee feedback, retention metrics, and engagement insights to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and improve employee experience and business performance.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
- 8-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 5 years in an HR management or senior HR business partner capacity.
- Experience supporting manufacturing organizations within regulated or operationally complex environments.
- Strong expertise in employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, policy interpretation, and workplace risk management.
- Demonstrated success leading change initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and supporting organizational transformation.
- Proven ability to coach and influence senior leaders while balancing business priorities, employee experience, compliance, and organizational risk.
- Fluent English and Spanish communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in human resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Experience leading an HR team and supporting employee populations of approximately 800 or more employees in a multi-shift environment.
- Experience supporting labor-intensive manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field
- 8-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience
- At least 5 years in an HR management or senior HR business partner capacity
- Experience supporting manufacturing organizations within regulated or operationally complex environments
- Strong expertise in employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, policy interpretation, and workplace risk management
- Demonstrated success leading change initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and supporting organizational transformation
- Proven ability to coach and influence senior leaders
- Fluent English and Spanish communication skills
Benefits
- Medical & Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Benefits
Company overview
Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.