HR Specialist

1 week ago

Milton, Ontario, Canada ABB Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

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.

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.

This Position reports to:

Global HR Business Partner, RAIN- RA Ind

The HR Specialist is a key operational role, responsible for delivering reliable and accurate HR support across the employee lifecycle in a dynamic, multicultural environment. After the TSA (Transition Service Agreement) period, the focus will shift to the whole HR Operations scope, ensuring accurate payroll validation and smooth collaboration with the outsourced payroll provider.

This position is hands-on and service-oriented, ensuring employees and managers receive timely, practical HR support while maintaining compliance with local requirements and company policies across all ABB Robotics locations in Canada.

As we complete the New Robotics Organization structure build-up, this position will report to the Global People Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Employee Relations & Manager Support: Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries, policies, benefits, and leave requests. Support conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
  • Performance Management & HR Data: Administer performance review cycles, guide goal setting, and ensure deadlines. Maintain HRIS data, employee files, and generate HR reports.
  • Payroll, Compensation & Benefits: Validate payroll data, coordinate with providers, and address pay/benefit queries. Assist with annual compensation reviews and benefits administration.
  • HR Operations & Compliance: Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation. Ensure compliance with labor laws, audits, and company policies.
  • Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Post job ads, coordinate interviews, and manage hiring documentation. Organize onboarding and ensure smooth integration for new hires.
  • Learning & Development: Schedule training sessions, maintain records, and assess effectiveness. Identify skill gaps and recommend development initiatives.
  • Culture & Engagement: Support employee engagement programs, events, surveys, and recognition initiatives. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Leave & Accommodation Administration: Manage leave requests per provincial legislation and company policy. Support disability and accommodation processes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or any related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in an multinational corporation environment.
  • Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

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.

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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.

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