HR Operations Specialist

Posted:
9/22/2026, 11:50:39 PM

Location(s):
Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy ⋅ Lombardy, Italy

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Pay:
€33k/yr

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:

P&R Partner EL

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to perform day-to-day HR transactions for one or several assigned service lines or countries, while also managing complex and escalated tasks. Each day, you will ensure a high-quality customer experience by committing to complete, accurate and timely completion of HR transactions. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting the globally set standards for HR operations and ensuring that the respective business processes adhere to the local legal and regulatory requirements.

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

This role is contributing to the Smart Power business in Bergamo.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Executing and delivering HR services in compliance with agreed business processes, KPIs and quality targets in a timely, accurate and customer focused manner, showing an end-to-end responsibility.
  • Acting as an expert in complex business cases/projects by offering operations expertise and knowledge and driving collaboration across different countries and functions (support for ELSP Career framework)
  • Identifying deficiencies of existing business processes, taking responsibility for the correct handling of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and proactively recommending enhancements and/or simplification based on day-to-day experience.
  • Performing control tasks with autonomy, including 4-eye-check, data protection and country legal/regulatory compliance tasks

Qualifications for the role

  • Previous experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, HR Shared Services or a similar HR role.
  • Good understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle management.
  • Experience working with HR systems and digital tools.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and customer-oriented mindset, with knowledge of Agile mindset and organization
  • Ability to manage priorities and work effectively with different stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
  • Good communication skills in Italian and English.


What's in it for you?
Compensation Package 

As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:

  • Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico  
  • Minimum annual salary: € 33.000
  • Variable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus

The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards. 


Benefits as per policy

  • Wellbeing support for employees and their families
  • Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services
  • Canteen or meal vouchers provided

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More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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

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