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Senior Human Resources Manager

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Deerfield, IL, USA
144K-198K Annually
Senior level
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Deerfield, IL, USA
144K-198K Annually
Senior level
The Senior Human Resources Manager will provide strategic HR partnership within the Global Service organization, enhance HR processes, and support leaders on employee-related matters.
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This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your role:

As the Senior Human Resources Manager, you will serve as a key strategic partner to the Global Service organization, a business generating approximately $637 million in annual revenue. This role will directly support leaders within the Global Service PMO and the Integrated Solutions business, providing strategic HR partnership to accelerate performance and advance organizational goals.

You will lead and execute high‑impact, project‑based initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, strengthen talent processes, and improve operational excellence across a complex, global environment. This role is ideal for a strategic, forward‑thinking HR leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization and is committed to driving meaningful business impact.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Support HR leadership in delivering enterprise and functional HR plans and programs. This includes annual HR processes such as: Talent review and succession planning, annual compensation planning, workforce planning and headcount management, best Place to Work (engagement) action planning, performance management cycle oversight, annual goal‑setting and alignment processes

  • Provide coaching and guidance to employees and managers on HR matters, including employee relations issues and escalations beyond HR Central.

  • Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure consistent application of HR programs, policies, and talent processes across Global Service.

  • Manage and analyze employee‑related data by generating reports, conducting foundational analysis, and ensuring data integrity across systems and dashboards.

  • Lead ongoing employee data audits (e.g., funding entity validation, training compliance, organizational data accuracy).

  • Handle straightforward HR matters independently while partnering with HR leadership on moderately complex employee or organizational issues.

  • Identify opportunities to enhance HR systems, processes, and policies, and escalate matters to the appropriate HR partners as needed.

What you’ll bring:

  • Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations

  • Deep expertise across core HR disciplines, including performance management, talent development, compensation, culture, change, and organizational design

  • Proven success partnering with leaders, managers, and employees across field, corporate, and global environments

  • Experience influencing organizational design, workforce planning, and capability-building initiatives

  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and operational detail

  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills; effective in matrixed environments

  • Proactive, resilient change leader who navigates ambiguity and collaborates as a trusted team partner

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $144,000 to $198,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter 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 link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter 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 Recruitment Fraud Notice.

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