Associate Specialist, Talent Acquisition - R&D
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North Chicago, IL
- Corporate
- Hybrid
- Full-time
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Purpose
The Associate Specialist, Talent Acquisition plays a critical role in delivering exceptional recruiting operations while leading a team of Talent Acquisition Coordinators. This role combines hands-on execution with leadership responsibility to enhance the end-to-end candidate and hiring manager experience. The incumbent will drive operational excellence and lead initiatives that leverage AI, automation, and innovative technologies to improve efficiency and elevate stakeholder experiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of up to 8 Talent Acquisition Coordinators, setting clear priorities, performance expectations, and development plans
- Drive adoption and utilization of AI-driven and technology-enabled solutions to enhance recruiting operations and scheduling efficiency
- Oversee domestic, international, and executive interview coordination, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to support requisition execution and candidate progression
- Serve as a subject matter expert for executive hiring logistics and high-touch candidate care
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and increase operational efficiency
- Manage stakeholder relationships across recruiters, hiring leaders, and administrative teams
- Support recruiting events, conferences, and career fairs to strengthen the AbbVie employer brand
- Ensure data integrity, compliance, and reporting accuracy within recruiting systems
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects that advance Talent Acquisition strategy and innovation
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 3–6+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR operations, or coordination of business operations
- Experience leading teams, projects, or operational initiatives
- Strong interest in leveraging AI, automation, and technology to drive efficiencies
- Proven ability to manage high-volume, complex scheduling environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience supporting executive recruiting and high-level stakeholders preferred
- Proficiency with HR systems (e.g., Workday) and Microsoft Office tools
- Experience with travel coordination and expense systems (e.g., Concur) preferred
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Pay Range: $
58656 - 103500 USD
Where We Work
Role is primarily site- or office-based but can occasionally be performed remotely. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.