HR Business Partner

Job description

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: Manufacturing Unit Manager __ ABB is seeking an accomplished HR Business Partner for the Senatobia Manufacturing Site belonging to Electrification Smart Power Division. This role will provide strategic and operational HR expertise and guidance in the areas of HR & business strategy, culture change, organization design, leadership coaching, succession/pipeline planning, talent assessment / engagement. You will establish credibility as a strategic partner, playing a consultative role to employees, managers, and leaders to manage growth. This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Unit Manager (Plant Manager) for the Senatobia facility, with dotted line reporting to HR Leadership. This role will need to be able to work an in-person schedule out of our Senatobia, MS manufacturing facility (#LI-Onsite). You will be mainly accountable for: Providing expertise and guidance in all areas of organization support, including: Strategic HR partnership with the Business Leaders and their direct reports to develop and execute both long-term and short-term HR strategies that directly support and enable business objectives. Provide timely, effective and direct coaching to client group people leaders, assisting in the development of world class, contemporary leadership skills. Working with leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive & diverse work environment; act as an employee advocate; help drive various business initiatives. Hands-on HR systems transactions, audit & reporting, ultimately with a focus on strategically leveraging data to drive insights & decisions in Workday. Lead and manage HR projects & initiatives; provide outstanding customer service to client groups including HR. Lead HR processes including but not limited to: annual Performance Development Appraisal (PDA), People Review Session (PRS), annual salary review, etc. Partnering with leaders, managers and talent partners on workforce planning, hiring, and headcount management. Specific focus on diversity, consistent with ABB’s commitments to expand our diversity footprint. Facilitating performance management process; when necessary conduct investigations, conflict resolution, employee communications and management coaching within client group. Required Qualifications for the role: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Psychology, Business or related field from an accredited university or college; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 12 years of progressive HR business partnership experience, with at least 5 years of experience supporting a manufacturing facility. Solid knowledge of US employment law Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and ability to gather and analyze information objectively and skillfully Strong planning and organizational skills Strong judgment, decision making and influencing skills. Intermediate to advanced skill set in Microsoft office applications. Candidates must possess authorization to work for ABB in the US. Preferred Qualifications: Proven experience supporting an organization through transformation, including comfort with ambiguity and techniques to support change management Ability or potential to understand the business and think strategically about people, organizational & cultural needs Willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and engage at all levels including HR systems and data analytics Proven ability to balance business partnership with employee advocacy Experience providing coaching and feedback to leaders and employees at all levels of the organization What's in it for you: We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees [excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico] Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more 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 Paid Parental Leave 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. 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.