Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

This is where you save and sustain lives

At 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consult with functional management on a variety of HR and business-related issues, both strategically and operationally.
• Partner with senior leadership team locally and globally to translate and ensure alignment to the local HR legislation and corporate vision and strategy.
• Drive and lead HR overall processes.
• Manage day-to-day Employee Relations, staffing and compensation.
• Implement HR programs and initiatives in Malta Site, i.e. Manufacturing / R&D and Global Functions.
• Manage the Baxter Employer Brand for Baxter in Malta, showcasing Baxter as a Best Place to Work and Employer of Choice.

Employee Relations

• Collaborate with management to communicate company policies, updates, and initiatives to employees.
• Facilitate channels for employees to provide feedback and suggestions, and work to address their concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Assist in resolving disputes between employees or between employees and management, aiming for a fair and equitable resolution.
• Work with management and legal teams to develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures that comply with labor laws and promote a positive and inclusive work environment.

Talent Management

• Collaborate with managers to establish clear performance expectations, provide feedback, and develop performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Lead competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
• Promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, ensuring that recruitment, development, and retention practices are fair and inclusive for all employees.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in HR, preferably in a multi-national or complex organization, with a minimum of 5 years of progressive HR leadership experience, or highly related field.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations, with a demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR policies and programs that are compliant and effective.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and mentor HR team members.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to make informed decisions and drive HR strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and business leaders to align HR strategies with the organization's overall objectives.
• Strong understanding of talent management, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, and retention strategies.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and able to adapt to changing priorities and needs.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with a preference for a Master's degree or equivalent experience.
• Number of years of experience: 5 – 8 years

Reasonable Accommodations

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