HR Specialist

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: HR Operációs Csoportvezető __ As an HR Specialist, you will handle day-to-day HR transactions and complex cases: managing the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding in our HR systems. You'll ensure high-quality customer experience, accurate, and timely service while maintaining our global HR standards. Beyond daily operations, you'll prepare payroll input, coordinate with external partners, manage documentation, and serve as the trusted first point of contact for employees. You'll also bring ideas to the table, automating workflows, improving processes, and contributing to HR projects that drive real impact. In this role, you're not just processing paperwork, you're ensuring compliance, shaping employee experiences, and building the foundation that keeps our organization running efficiently. What you'll do: Own full-cycle HR administration: from onboarding and employee changes to offboarding, managing all documentation (digital and paper) Maintain accurate employee records in our HR systems (Workday, SAP) while ensuring full compliance with Hungarian labor law and GDPR Prepare payroll input monthly and coordinate with our payroll partners, taking a key role in this critical process Support employees as a first point of contact, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and documentation Contribute to HR projects and help develop clear, efficient process guidelines Work with modern tools and leverage AI to continuously improve how we work Identify opportunities to automate and optimize HR workflows - we encourage you to bring fresh ideas What we're looking for: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in HR, Business, Economics, or related field Minimum 1–3 years of HR administration or HR operations experience in a corporate/multinational setting Solid knowledge of Hungarian labor law and HR administration practices, with hands-on experience in employment documentation and the full employee lifecycle Fluent Hungarian and strong English skills (written and spoken) Advanced MS Office proficiency, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, data management) and Word Hands-on experience with Workday or SAP (and an eagerness to learn and grow across both platforms) Exceptional attention to detail, reliability, and a structured, solution-oriented mindset Excellent communication skills, genuine service orientation toward employees and stakeholders Ability to work independently and as part of an international team Open-minded about leveraging technology and AI tools to improve processes You are EU national or hold Hungarian VISA/work permit What's in it for you? Enjoy a stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology We value people from different backgrounds Collaborate with experienced experts in an international environment Seize individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills We have an outstanding benefits package (annual bonus, private health insurance, corporate laptop, phone, cafeteria, extra vacation days, home office support) You can work from our modern office building on Váci Road, and from home 2-3 times a week Every Tuesday, we have fresh fruit waiting for you, and you can choose from various coffee and tea options in our office kitchen We also have plenty of community events, whether it's darts club, board games, or group cycling – and of course, the annual Christmas party and ABB Day are not to be missed! 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. 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.