Contingent Worker - Recruiting (ONSITE)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Contract Talent Acquisition Sourcer - ONSITE - to support hiring for Sales roles within our Diagnostics organization. The ideal candidate brings extensive prior experience sourcing sales talent, with a strong understanding of sales profiles, competencies, and market dynamics. This role is critical to building robust pipelines for high-impact sales positions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition Partners and Hiring Managers to understand sales-specific hiring needs, role requirements, and ideal candidate profiles.

• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for Sales roles, including field sales, inside sales, account management, and related go-to-market positions.

• Utilize a wide range of sourcing methods—LinkedIn Recruiter, online job boards, professional networks, competitive intelligence, and direct outreach—to identify and engage high-performing sales professionals.

• Conduct initial candidate screenings focused on sales experience, performance history, territory alignment, and business acumen, in addition to overall fit.

• Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified sales candidates for both immediate and anticipated hiring needs within Diagnostics.

• Proactively engage passive sales talent and maintain ongoing relationships to ensure a continuous flow of candidates.

• Track, analyze, and report on sourcing activity and pipeline metrics, providing regular updates to the Talent Acquisition team.

• Stay current on sales talent market trends, competitive landscapes, and best practices in sourcing sales roles.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Sourcer with a strong focus on Sales roles.

• Demonstrated success sourcing for quota-carrying sales positions.

• Strong understanding of advanced sourcing techniques, and sales talent markets.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage sales professionals.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a high-volume, fast-moving environment.

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM tools, and sourcing platforms.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is

–

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Recruiting

     

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

        

LOCATION:

United States > Lake Forest : J55

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf