Assoc Dir, HR - Talent Management

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. Your Team: We're on the lookout for an exceptional organizational change management professional to join our Talent Management team as an Associate Director, HR – Talent Management. You’ll play a critical role in driving successful organizational change and transformation initiatives. Your expertise in change management, business transformation, communication, and leadership support will be invaluable as we embark on this exciting transformation journey.Your Role: In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and executing change management strategies and initiatives that ensure successful implementation of organizational changes. You'll partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive readiness, engagement, and adoption throughout the change process. Your ability to establish trust and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization will be essential in this highly collaborative role.You'll collaborate with fellow team members to build change management capabilities and understanding across Baxter. You'll provide coaching and guidance to leaders and managers to effectively lead and navigate change within their teams. As a thought partner, you'll ensure alignment and integration of change management activities with other organizational initiatives. You'll identify areas of continuous improvement in change management methodologies, tools, and processes, ensuring best practices are applied enterprise wide.In addition to your change management expertise, you’ll collaborate on projects or workstreams that cut across the Talent Management disciplines as needed, such as development, culture, leadership, organization effectiveness, talent process and systems, and organization design.If you're a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional with a passion for driving successful organizational change, we'd love to hear from you. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing team, make a meaningful impact, and advance your career with a leading healthcare company.What You'll Be Doing: Develop and execute change management strategies and initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives and transformation initiativesConduct change impact assessments and identify key stakeholders, interdependencies, risks, and mitigating actionsCreate and disseminate compelling messaging to enable change readiness and adoptionDefine and execute stakeholder engagement and communication plans to address resistance to change and ensure buy-in and sponsorship from key stakeholdersCreate measurement opportunities and track key metrics to assess awareness, understanding, support and effectiveness of organizational changesCollaborate with fellow team members to identify skill gaps and develop and deliver change management training programsProvide guidance and coaching to leaders to effectively manage change within their teamsIdentify areas of continuous improvement in change management methodologies, tools, and processesEnsure alignment and integration of change management activities with other organizational initiativesPartner with colleagues on Talent Management programs or projects, such as leadership development programs, culture transformation initiatives, employee listening mechanisms, or organization design effortsWhat You'll Bring: 8-10 years of experience in change management or a related fieldExperience in a change consulting environment preferredProven track record of successfully leading and implementing organizational change or transformation initiativesProven expertise in change management methodologies, tools, and processes, with the ability to practically apply best practices within the organizationKnowledge of best practices, models and frameworks in Talent Management, Leadership Development, and Organization Effectiveness through formal training and / or experience on the jobExcellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skillsStrong influence and relationship-building skills, capable of building and sustaining excellent relationships at multiple levels in the organizationCollaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersSelf-starter with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skillsStrong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to guide and support leaders and managers in navigating change effectivelyDigital savvinessFlexible mindset and ability to juggle multiple prioritiesEducation: Bachelor's degree or country equivalent required. MBA or Master's degree is preferred.Change management certification(s) preferredBaxter 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 $160,000 to $240,000 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.The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter 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.EEO is the Law EEO is the law - Poster SupplementPay Transparency PolicyReasonable 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 link 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 Recruitment Fraud Notice.SummaryLocation: Deerfield, IllinoisType: Full time