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This position reports to:

HR Business Partner

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At ABB, we support industries in becoming more efficient and more sustainable. For us, progress is not an option but a given – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we provide everything you need to drive this transformation forward. The path may not always be easy – real growth requires courage. But at ABB, you never walk it alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to: HR Business Partner

HR Operational Specialist (f/m/d) Part-time (20h / week)

Work model for this position: On-site

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an HR Operational Specialist (f/m/d), you support the HR Business Partner at the site in all operational, organizational, and administrative HR matters. With your structured, reliable, and service-oriented approach, you help ensure smooth HR processes. You are an important point of contact for employees and managers and make a valuable contribution to operational HR work as well as local projects.

Your Tasks at a Glance

Operational HR Support

• Supporting the HR Business Partner in day-to-day business and taking on a variety of administrative tasks

• Preparing HR documents such as certificates, letters, and templates

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Supporting recruitment for our blue-collar areas – from posting job ads to coordinating the selection process

• Coordinating and supporting onboarding, including involving relevant interfaces and scheduling

Health & Absence Management

• Organizing, scheduling, and following up on BEM (occupational reintegration) meetings

• Administrative support in absence management (e.g., handling inquiries)

Workday Administration

• Acting as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR transactions in Workday (e.g., address changes, terminations, reclassifications, transfers)

• Supporting the accuracy and maintenance of system data

Coordination & Communication

• Scheduling HR meetings, interview rounds, and internal alignments

• Organizing rooms, equipment, and relevant resources

• Sending out information and supporting the maintenance of local HR communication channels

Reporting & Project Support

• Preparing reports and evaluations

• Contributing to HR projects – e.g., process optimization and site initiatives

You will be part of a dedicated team that supports your professional development and values your contributions.

Qualifications for the Role

Professional Requirements

• Completed commercial training, ideally with an HR focus

• Initial experience in operational or administrative HR work

• Confident use of MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook

• Experience with HR systems (SAP HR and Workday) is a plus

• Basic knowledge of labor law is desirable

• English skills at B2 level required

Personal Competencies

• Structured, diligent, and reliable working style

• Enjoyment of administrative tasks and operational support

• Strong service orientation and communication skills

• Discreet and professional handling of sensitive data

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Our Benefits

• Attractive compensation and regular working hours

• Option for mobile working

• Modern work equipment and a digital HR environment

• Diverse training and development opportunities

• Short decision-making paths and close collaboration with the HR Business Partner

• Company pension plan and additional benefits

• Collegial work environment and appreciative company culture

• Bike leasing

• Employee stock program

• Flexible time off – option for sabbaticals and purchasing additional vacation days

• Canteen

Please note: In cases of equal qualification, people with severe disabilities and those with equivalent status will be given preference.

ABB AG

+49 (0) 621 381 3500

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