HR Team Lead

Posted:
3/8/2026, 7:48:38 PM

Location(s):
Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland ⋅ Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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 Delivery Lead

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead HR Operations within an assigned team in one or more countries in a hub or front office for one or more service line. Each day, you will take accountability for end-to-end operations to deliver high-quality services against globally agreed performance targets in the concerned geography / service line. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting the globally set standards for HR operations and ensuring that the HR operations hub and/or front Office processes of the respective country adhere to the local legal and regulatory requirements.

The work model for the role is: hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)

This role is contributing to the HR Services, Employee Life Cycle and is based in Krakow.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Managing and developing a team of HR specialists by organizing and prioritizing operations, ensuring efficient workload distribution, and delivering high-quality HR service support.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate HR operations by overseeing processes related to Employment Lifecycle, Compensation & Performance, and Payroll, meeting Service Level Agreements and compliance standards.
  • Promoting customer satisfaction and addressing escalations by solving problems, ensuring compliance with audit and SOX standards, and upholding high service delivery quality.
  • Participating in process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, stakeholder collaboration, and support HR transformation.

Qualifications for the role:

  • You have 2+ years of leadership experience in HR or Payroll, demonstrating your capabilities in managing teams and optimizing processes.
  • You are highly skilled in working with SAP and Microsoft Office, ensuring efficiency in payroll and HR operations.
  • Possess an enhanced knowledge of payroll regulations and HR best practices, with proficient analytical and problem-solving abilities to maintain accuracy and compliance.
  • You are motivated to deliver a quality customer experience, demonstrating problem-solving, attention to detail, and a service-oriented mindset.
  • Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, showcasing a strong foundation in HR and payroll management.
  • You are adept at communicating in English. Knowledge of Czech or Dutch will be an asset


Benefits:

  • Enjoy a stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology.
  • Collaborate with experienced experts in an international environment.
  • Seize individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills.
  • Private medical care (including offers for family members) and life insurance.
  • Receive attractive remuneration based on your experience and skills, and other financial benefits, such as annual bonus and internal share purchase program.
  • Choose from various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings, to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities.

More about us

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

ABB

Website: https://www.abb.com/

Headquarter Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1988

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Automotive ⋅ Energy ⋅ Energy Management ⋅ Industrial Automation ⋅ Robotics