HR Operations Specialist (80-100%), limited until May 2027 — ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Baden
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
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. This position reports to: HR Operations Team Lead
- 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.
- Your role and responsibilities
- In this role you will be a core member of the HR Operational Services Team based in Baden.
- for the role
- You hold a commercial degree with additional education in HR (e.g., Swiss federal vocational certificate in HR)
Main responsibilities
- 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 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.
- This is a fixed-term job opportunity until end of May 2027.
- The work model for the role is hybrid. 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
Key requirements
- for the role
- 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) More about us
- 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.
- The recruitment process is led by Gema de Vicente , Talent Partner, ABB Switzerland Ltd.
- Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative.
- That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Application process
- today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Additional details
- Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: HR Operations Team Lead
- The work model for the role is hybrid. You will be mainly accountable for: Qualifications for the role
- 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)
- Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Notes and original content
- Join us and help run what runs the world.
- This position reports to:
- HR Operations Team Lead
- The work model for the role is hybrid.
- You will be mainly accountable for:
- Qualifications for the role
- Fluency in German and English is essential;
- French and/or Italian considered a plus
- More about us
Questions about this listing
What salary does ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) lists CHF 107'000 - 187'500 gross per year for this position in Baden. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Aargau?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Aargau can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Aargau's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino)?
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