Senior Analyst – People & Workforce Analytics

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.  

The Opportunity

The position works out of our Basel, Switzerland location at the global Headquarters of our medicines business. Our medicines business (Established Pharmaceuticals) is committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world’s fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratory.

As Senior HR Analyst – People & Workforce Analytics, you’ll have the chance to work with our global enterprise People Analytics team across multiple countries and regions. In this high-impact role, you will transform workforce data into actionable insights that help leaders make smarter talent and organizational decisions.

Working closely with HR leaders, HR Directors, HR Business Partners, and business stakeholders, you will combine advanced analytics, data storytelling, and consultative problem-solving to drive workforce strategy and business outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Deliver data-driven workforce insights across key people metrics, translating complex analyses into clear recommendations that inform strategic decision-making
• Design and maintain scalable data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting solutions using SQL, Power BI, and cloud-based platforms
• Apply statistical and predictive analytics using Python and/or R to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Partner with senior HR leadership (Divisional Vice Presidents, Senior HR Directors) to solve workforce challenges through data-driven decision-making
• Leverage automation and AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, Generative AI and automated analytics platforms) to improve efficiency and speed to insight
• Incorporate external benchmarks and labor market insights to contextualize workforce analytics findings
• Connect analytical outputs to strategic workforce priorities such as workforce planning, Scenario modelling, and HR investment decisions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related HR Domain field
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Psychology, or related field; master’s degree preferred
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets in cloud environments
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for analytics and statistical modeling
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools
• Experience applying statistical methods such as regression, predictive modeling, or classification techniques in workforce contexts
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with and influencing senior HR leadership (Senior Directors, Divisional Vice Presidents), with a high degree of professionalism, business acumen, and executive communication capability.
• Fluent English

Why Join Abbott?

• Career development with an international company where you can grow your career 
• Build a unique combination of technical, consulting, and strategic leadership capabilities
• A challenging position where you can influence enterprise workforce and talent decisions on a global scale

Bring your analytical expertise, business curiosity, and passion for data-driven decision-making to help Abbott create a healthier future for people around the world. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned.     

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/  

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

HR Consultant

     

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

        

LOCATION:

Switzerland > Allschwil : H-127

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable