Senior Specialist Early Careers

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Abbott

Compensation

$78,000 - $156,000/year

United States - Illinois - Abbott Park

On-site

Posted March 24, 2026

Job Description

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:

About Abbott

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.

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.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the Early Careers team responsible for the #1 Internship in Healthcare and Engineering/Technology, the Early Careers recruiter will power the growth of vibrant and diverse intern talent communities with a focus on strategy, innovation and technologies that accelerate the attraction, development and overall internship success of the best & brightest early intake talent. The role involves devising and executing a campus strategy at colleges and universities across the United States while building and maintaining strong internal relationships with key business stake holders.

What You’ll Work On

Through the development of inspiring and innovative recruitment and intern experience tactics in addition to the launch of new recruiting technology and branding tools, ensure we leave no stone unturned in uncovering & nurturing remarkable talent to drive innovation.
Will power other pipeline strategies that deliver talent solutions worldwide. These strategies will be rooted in our commitment to a Global Intern experience.
Will advise the business on recruiting best practices; on-campus event strategy and content; summer intern program design; and candidate selling and closing.
Will work with a variety of social media and digital recruiting tools with the support of a collaborative team, both within the recruiting team and in the company.
Will be expected to deliver an Intern Program with external recognition in the form of rankings, awards and placement as a top tier program. They will have responsibility for providing guidance and leadership to Campus Ambassadors and recruiting teams both on campus and through virtual recruitment efforts.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required.
3-5 years recruiting experience with a focus on early intake talent
3 years of experience developing innovative talent marketing programs and technology solutions to engage and nurture early intake talent
2+ years of proven success in talent engagement
Strong capabilities in relationship building, client management, strategic and critical thinking, project management and problem resolution.
Strong communication and presentation skills
Must be self-directed and able to handle large projects at the same time
Excellent project management capabilities
Experience with Workday ATS and candidate relationship management tools

Apply Now

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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

$78,000.00 – $156,000.00

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