HR Business Partner

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

HR Business Partner

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The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement people strategy through the execution of HR processes. You will also showcase your expertise by representing HR in the business and establishing strong relationships with all business leaders and employees.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• HR Leadership & Strategic Partnership – Serve as the site HR leader and partner with senior site leaders to deliver strategic HR support aligned with business objectives and organizational goals. Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and people strategy.
• Comprehensive HRBP Support & Employee Relations – Provide full-spectrum HRBP support for manufacturing site employees, including employee relations, compliance guidance, performance management, and recruitment for hourly roles. Manage daily employee inquiries and ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement of HR policies and procedures.
• Employee Lifecycle, Investigations & Change Management – Oversee HR processes across the employee lifecycle—from onboarding and leave management to return-to-work coordination—while partnering with Payroll, Benefits, and Supervisors. Lead fair, thorough, and timely investigations into workplace concerns, including hotline reports, with a focus on root cause resolution. Facilitate change management initiatives and drive continuous improvement across business areas.
• Engagement, Projects & Data Integrity – Manage engagement, wellness, and recognition initiatives, as well as company social events. Actively contribute to MONM projects and maintain strict confidentiality of employee records and Workday data.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 10 years related experience (HR experience in a manufacturing environment / Master’s Degree – Preferred).
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, coaching techniques, investigations, and labor practices. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience driving organizational changes – Onboarding (including PowerPoint presentations & safety orientation).
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint – experience using Workday, Kronos preferred.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan. 
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.  Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions 
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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