HR Operations Specialist (80-100%), limited until May 2027

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 Operations Team Lead

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will be a core member of the HR Operational Services Team based in Baden. You will be contributing in delivering effective and efficient HR Services to the HR community, line managers and employees within ABB Switzerland and the Group's headquarters. You will be part of a motivated and dedicated team of HR Services and Payroll Specialists and support the Employee Lifecycle Team (ELC) in their daily business, projects and process improvements. This is a fixed-term job opportunity until end of May 2027.

The work model for the role is hybrid.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Provide first-level HR support for employees, line managers, and the HR community

Process ELC Switzerland requests and manage immigration/work permit procedures

Serve as specialist in complex HR cases/projects across countries

Actively contribute to end-to-end process improvements through feedback, experience, and initiatives

Qualifications for the role

You hold a commercial degree with additional education in HR (e.g., Swiss federal vocational certificate in HR)

You bring at least 2 years professional experience in a similar role within HR Operations or Payroll and possess good knowledge of Swiss employment law and work permits

You are customer-oriented, reliable, and accurate in your work

Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, OneNote) is required, experience with Workday and/or SAPHCM is highly desirable

Fluency in German and English is essential; French and/or Italian considered a plus

You hold a current work permit valid in Switzerland (EU/EFTA)

More about us

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.

The recruitment process is led by Gema de Vicente, Talent Partner, ABB Switzerland Ltd.

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.