HR Operations Specialist, limited until May 2027

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. 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.

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. 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.

• 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)