HR Operations & Payroll Specialist (50-100% for 6-9 months)

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This position reports to

HR Operations Team Lead

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 responsible for delivering HR Service support to the HR community, business managers and employees. Being part of a motivated and dedicated team of HR Services & Payroll Specialists, you will support in different topics in the area of Payroll, Compensation, Benefits as well as Time & Absence. The work model for the role is: hybrid #LI-hybrid You will be mainly accountable for: • You will deliver HR services and payroll support to HR, line managers, and employees, ensuring clear communication of policies related to Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, and Time & Absence. • You will process HR inquiries, prepare reports for external authorities, and ensure data quality and accuracy in all systems and databases. • You will contribute to annual processes such as tax statements, salary, and bonus rounds while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. • You will ensure adherence to risk and control standards, identify opportunities for process improvements, and live ABB’s core values of safety and integrity.

Qualifications for the role

• You hold a commercial degree and/or you are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business (BWL) or Human Resources (HR) management, with additional education in HR or Payroll being a plus.
• You bring initial work experience in a similar role within Payroll or HR Operations and possess knowledge of Swiss tax and social security laws, including AHV, IV, EO, BVG, and UVG.
• You are customer-oriented, reliable, and accurate in your work, with strong analytical skills and a natural affinity for numbers.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Power Point, Word, Teams, One Note) is required, and experience with Workday and/or SAP HCM is highly desirable.
• Fluency in German and English is essential, with French and/or Italian language skills considered an additional asset.
• You hold a current work permit valid in Switzerland (EU/EFTA).

More about us

The key purpose of the HR team is to help ABB stand out when it comes to our people - from leadership, performance and talent management to rewards and career opportunity. In all that we do, we seek to create competitive advantage by dedicating resources to attracting, developing and retaining talented individuals who are customer-focused, collaborative, innovative and driven. We 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. #My ABBStory We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). The recruiting process is being led by Azra Filan, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.