HR Operations Specialist (80-100%), limited until May 2027

HR Services Specialist

At ABB we support industries to operate more efficiently and cleanly - we are committed to innovation and digitalization. We are looking for a dedicated HR Services Specialist to join our team in Baden, Switzerland. In this role, you will be a core member of the HR Operational Services Team, contributing to delivering effective and efficient HR Services to the HR community, line managers, and employees within ABB Switzerland and the Group's headquarters. You will be part of a motivated and dedicated team of HR Services and Payroll Specialists and support the Employee Lifecycle Team (ELC) in their daily business, projects, and process improvements. This is a fixed-term job opportunity until end of May 2027.

The work model for the role is hybrid.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Provide first-level HR support for employees, line managers, and the HR community
• Process ELC Switzerland requests and manage immigration/work permit procedures
• Serve as specialist in complex HR cases/projects across countries
• Actively contribute to end-to-end process improvements through feedback, experience, and initiatives

Qualifications for the role

• You hold a commercial degree with additional education in HR (e.g., Swiss federal vocational certificate in HR)
• You bring at least 2 years professional experience in a similar role within HR Operations or Payroll and possess good knowledge of Swiss employment law and work permits
• You are customer-oriented, reliable, and accurate in your work
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, OneNote) is required, experience with Workday and/or SAPHCM is highly desirable
• Fluency in German and English is essential; French and/or Italian considered a plus
• You hold a current work permit valid in Switzerland (EU/EFTA)

More about us

In ABB HR our mission is to help ABB stand out when it comes to our people - from leadership, performance and talent management to rewards and career growth. Our goal is to be an employer of choice and deliver excellent experiences throughout the employee lifecycle.

The recruitment process is led by Gema de Vicente, Talent Partner, ABB Switzerland Ltd.

Die Zukunft wird sauberer und intelligenter durch vielfältige Talente - neugierige, mutige und kreative. Wir schätzen Menschen mit unterschiedlichem persönlichem Hintergrund und Erfahrungen.

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