People Operations Partner - RO/ SLO/ HU
ABB · Sant Quirze del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Sant Quirze del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain
Job highlights
- Own employee lifecycle for regional clusters RO/SLO/HU.
- Ensure seamless HR experience via Workday system.
- Manage onboarding, changes, and offboarding processes.
- Administer benefits and support compensation cycles.
- Ensure compliance and harmonize processes during carve-out.
About the role
About ABB Robotics
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Progress is an expectation for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. Growing takes grit, but at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.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 SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank 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.
Position Reports To
Global People Operations LeadYour Role And Responsibilities
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 - RO/ SLO/ HU. 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 SoftBank teams, ensuring a "One Robotics" experience through Workday.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid.
Location: Poland, Spain
You Will Be Mainly Accountable For
- 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.
Qualifications For The Role
- 5–8 years in HR Operations or Shared Services, covering multiple countries (Cluster experience). Prior HR experience for Romania, Hungary or Slovenia is an asset.
- 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, transitions or carve-outs is a significant advantage.
- Ability to explain complex HR policies or system requirements to employees and managers clearly.
- Language skills: Proficiency in English and Hungarian.
More About Us
ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation Business area provides robotics, and machine and factory automation including products, software, solutions and services. Revenues are generated both from direct sales to end users as well as from indirect sales mainly through system integrators and machine builders. www.abb.com/roboticsWe value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Key skills/competency
People Operations Partner, HR Operations, Workday HCM, Employee Lifecycle Management, Benefits Administration, Compliance, Audit, Process Harmonization, HR Shared Services, Cross-functional Collaboration.Skills & topics
- People Operations Partner
- HR Operations
- Workday HCM
- Employee Lifecycle
- Benefits Administration
- HR Compliance
- Shared Services
- HRIS
- Human Resources
- Talent Management
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5-8 years of HR Operations or Shared Services experience, emphasizing multi-country cluster management and Workday HCM expertise.
- Showcase relevant experience: Specifically mention any experience with mergers, acquisitions, transitions, or carve-outs, and your work with Romania, Hungary, or Slovenia.
- Demonstrate Workday proficiency: Detail your comfort with Workday business processes, reporting, and ensuring data accuracy for payroll and benefits.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to explain complex HR policies clearly and discuss your approach to employee lifecycle management and compliance.
- Highlight language skills: Emphasize your proficiency in English and Hungarian, as this is a key requirement for the role.
Technical preparation
Master Workday HCM business processes.,Practice employee lifecycle administration.,Review local labor laws for RO/SLO/HU.,Understand data impact on payroll/benefits.
Behavioral questions
Describe managing employee data accuracy.,How do you explain complex HR policies?,Share experience harmonizing HR processes.,How do you handle sensitive employee data?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the People Operations Partner role at ABB Robotics?
- The People Operations Partner at ABB Robotics is primarily responsible for owning the end-to-end employee lifecycle for the RO/SLO/HU regional clusters. This includes managing onboarding, employee changes, offboarding, and ensuring data accuracy within Workday, serving as the backbone of the HR delivery model.
- What systems and processes will I be working with as a People Operations Partner at ABB?
- You will be working extensively with Workday HCM, acting as a Subject Matter Expert for its business processes and reporting. The role also involves managing benefits administration with local brokers and providers, and supporting compensation and rewards cycles.
- What kind of HR experience is most valuable for this People Operations Partner position?
- ABB is seeking candidates with 5-8 years in HR Operations or Shared Services, with experience across multiple countries (cluster experience). Prior HR experience specifically for Romania, Hungary, or Slovenia is a strong asset. Experience with mergers, acquisitions, transitions, or carve-outs is also highly advantageous.
- What are the key responsibilities related to compliance and harmonization in this role?
- As a People Operations Partner, you will ensure all employee files and digital records meet local labor law and internal audit standards. You will also support the organizational carve-out by identifying and re-wiring legacy ABB processes for the new standalone entity, contributing to a 'One Robotics' experience.
- What language skills are required for the People Operations Partner role at ABB?
- Proficiency in English is required. Additionally, proficiency in Hungarian is a key requirement for this role, given the focus on the RO/SLO/HU regional clusters.
- Is this a remote or hybrid position at ABB?
- This People Operations Partner role at ABB operates on a hybrid work model. Specific details regarding on-site expectations would typically be discussed during the interview process.
- What is the significance of the SoftBank Group acquisition for this role?
- The upcoming acquisition by SoftBank Group is a significant development, marking ABB Robotics' transition to a standalone entity. This role will be instrumental in harmonizing processes between legacy ABB and newly acquired SoftBank teams, contributing to a unified 'One Robotics' culture and experience.