About Abbott In Ireland, Abbott employs over 5,000 people across nine sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division
Cootehill, Cavan
Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae in all pack sizes under the brand name "Similac". To complement the range of "Similac" infant formulae, the facility also manufactures a range of follow on formulae under the brand name of "Gain". The essential ingredient is liquid skim milk and this is combined with carbohydrate, vegetable oils, vitamins and minerals. The product is blended, pasteurised, dried and packaged at the site and once packaged, is distributed to Europe, South East Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Canada.
Established in 1975, Abbott Nutrition in Ireland is the largest powder manufacturing facility for the production of infant formulae within the Abbott Corporation worldwide. Approximately 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland supply quality milk to the Cootehill facility which processes 500,000 litres per day. This secure supply together with Ireland's reputation as a green, clean environment is of significant strategic importance to Abbott Nutrition.
This is how you will make a difference: We are hiring a HR Business Partner where the overall support to the Human Resources function and community relations activities for the Cootehill Plant.
Main Responsibilities: Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the plant.Report any current or potential hazards to your immediate supervisor/dept. manager immediately.The correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) must be worn at all times. Safety glasses, safety shoes and gloves where appropriate.Consult any SOP's for any job task and ensure they fully understand and adhere to the SOP.Work closely with business leaders to support HR functional areas making improvements to current HR systems and processes.Run and report a range of key performance indicators including Absenteeism Rates, Overtime Rates, Working Time Act Reports and analyse and drive improvement in all areas.Deliver business process improvements in the area of HR.Establish, build and maintain strong relationships with key HR partners to ensure all elements of HR are successfully coordinated to meet business needs including Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, Compensations and Benefits and myHR.Support all employees navigating Workday and myHR.Drive improvements to plant communication process.Co-ordinate plant recognition programme and activities for Abbott Excellence Programme.Proactively identify and address changes in the business landscape ensuring strong communication plans are in place and change management tools are utilised.Translate corporate HR strategic initiatives into actionable and tailored plans for the business.Maintain a strong working relationship with the various HR practice centre teams.Be key HR point of contact for Front Line Leads and support them in HR related queries.Provide accurate & timely support and guidance to the business.Champion ER initiatives within the business and participate and influence.Support site Corporate Social Responsibility activities.Provide administrative support and duties to the HR Manager as requested.This job function will change where updates to cGMP, EHS, Technical/New Equipment, Quality Procedures & SOPs are made or where the business deems necessary.Education and Knowledge Required: Degree in Human Resource Management and CIPD certified.Good employee and industrial relations experience.Previous experience within an established HR environment with working knowledge of all HR functional areas.Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous.Good exposure to the full suite of HR activities is desirable.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.The ability to work on their own initiative/self-starter and also as part of a team.A proven ability to deliver on multiple projects.A flexible and innovative approach to work.Accountability / Scope: Where advice is required for employee relations issues that could cause production stoppage or delays.What are the benefits and perks of this job at Abbott Cootehill: Health Insurance for you and your family.Pension.Life insurance.Short Term Disability Protection.Long Term Disability Protection.Carers leave.Education Assistance.
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