HR Business Partner – Project Management

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, 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. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world

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Your role and responsibilities:

As an HR Business Partner – Project Management (HRBP – PM), you will lead and oversee HR-related projects that impact our Canadian workforce. This role combines strategic partnership with hands-on project management to drive initiatives that align with business objectives and organizational goals.

What Makes Our Team Unique

We thrive on collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual support. Every team member brings unique strengths, and together we turn ideas into solutions that make a real difference. When you join us, your work matters—because the progress we achieve here creates meaningful impact beyond our walls.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Strategic HR Leadership - Partner with the HR Country Leader, HRBPs, and the broader HR team to deliver strategic HR support aligned with business priorities. Act as a trusted advisor, fostering strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Project Planning & Execution - Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resources, and budgets. Define clear objectives and milestones to ensure successful delivery. Lead regular progress meetings, address challenges, and incorporate feedback.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement - Monitor project performance against established metrics. Prepare and present updates to stakeholders, highlight successes, and identify opportunities for improvement. Drive process enhancements that boost efficiency, effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Support - Contribute to M&A activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and support smooth integration processes.
   

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 15 years of HR experience within a global organization.
• Proven project management expertise in HR or related business functions.
• Strong ability to build relationships and influence at all organizational levels, with a track record of presenting to senior leaders.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with Workday is preferred.
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Why ABB? 

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. 

ABB may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI)–enabled tools as part of its recruitment and selection processes. These tools are used solely to support and enhance decision-making; final hiring decisions are made by ABB recruitment professionals. ABB is committed to ensuring that all recruitment practices are conducted in a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner, in compliance with applicable laws. 

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ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women

• Indigenous peoples

• Members of visible minorities

• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.