This is where you save and sustain livesAt 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. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxter's 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.Your role at BaxterProvide HR support and leadership for our Alliston manufacturing plant, a 600-employee facilityDrives/influences/manages initiatives related to organization and management team effectiveness, organization design, drives execution/implementation of HR processes/systems across the siteAs the solo site-based HR Manager (with ready access to varied Centers of Excellence), this is a working manager role with the opportunity to work directly with the local employee population and partner strategically with leadershipReporting to the Sr. HR Director supporting Americas Solutions Region Operations, this role is part of a team of US/Canada and Latin America based HR professionals with a collaborative and continuous improvement mindsetWhat you'll be doingDevelop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of business objectives and desired organizational cultureProcess HR Operational Transactions related to HRIS (Workday) and timekeeping/payroll (Kronos) systemsDrive initiatives to improve efficiencies and cost savingsConsult with management on a variety of HR and business-related issues, both strategic and operationalManage day-to-day employee relations, staffing, and compensation issues in partnership with managers and external partners.Support organization wide talent planning initiatives (in partnership with talent management CoE) including assessment, calibration, development planning and succession planning.Support remediation activities happening at site levelFacilitate New Hire Orientation and HR Training programsManage recordkeeping and filing system through knowledge of Microsoft Applications and specialized software/systems in HR related fieldSupport employee promotion and hiring process; develop or update job descriptions, attend job fairs, assist with developing performance expectationsSupport all compliance requirements and ensure ethical, non-discriminatory, and safe work environmentWhat you'll bringBachelor’s degree required, Master's in Human Resources or Business preferred10+ years of HR experience that includes at least 5 years of generalist experienceHealth Care, R&D and/or manufacturing plant background preferredExperience managing a large hourly workforceFlexibility to work across a 5-day, 3-shift operationStrong knowledge of both national and provincial employment lawStrong foundational HR knowledge and experience in training, compensation, performance management, change management and organizational designDemonstrated application of those skills and partnership with HR Centers of ExpertiseA proven track record of disciplined action and execution in Human Resource rolesDemonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with management team and to coach and influence decision making of senior leadersStrong teamwork orientation and collaborative approachExcellent communication, influence and listening skillsStrong project and process management skillsEmployee relations experience: experience working with employees to rollout processes or policies, resolve issues, etc.Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve conflictAble to question “status quo”, drive innovation and strong level of accountability#LI-VS1Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our .
