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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Global Head of People Operations:

As we establish ABB Robotics as a standalone entity, we are seeking a People Operations Partner to own the employee lifecycle for our regional clusters. This role is the backbone of our HR delivery model, ensuring that from the moment a candidate signs an offer to the day they retire, their data and experience are handled with precision.

You will play a pivotal role in harmonizing processes across legacy ABB and newly acquired Soft Bank teams, ensuring a "One Robotics" experience through Workday.

Key Responsibilities

• Lifecycle Management: Lead the administrative execution of all key employee events: Onboarding: Coordinating contract generation, background checks, and Day 1 readiness.
• Employee Changes: Managing promotions, lateral moves, and data corrections in Workday.
• Offboarding: Handling resignations, terminations, and final documentation.
• Workday Governance: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday business processes within your cluster, ensuring 100% data accuracy for downstream payroll and reporting.
• Benefits Administration: Partner with local brokers and providers to manage enrollment, eligibility, and troubleshooting for regional benefit programs.
• Comp & Rewards Support: Assist the Total Rewards team during annual cycles (merit increases, bonus payments) by auditing data and generating employee communication letters.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure all employee files and digital records meet local labor law requirements and internal audit standards.
• Process Harmonization: Support the carve-out by identifying legacy ABB processes that need to be "re-wired" for the new standalone organization.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an operational "black belt" who enjoys the logic of HR systems and the nuances of regional labor practices.

5–8 years in HR Operations or Shared Services, covering multiple countries (Cluster experience).

Advanced experience in Workday HCM. You should be comfortable navigating business process (BP) flows and reporting.

Strong knowledge of the employee lifecycle and how HR data impacts Payroll and Benefits.

Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or carve-outs is a significant advantage.

Ability to explain complex HR policies or system requirements to employees and managers clearly.

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