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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 Payroll Lead
About the Role
Join ABB Robotics at a pivotal moment—as we establish ourselves as a standalone global leader in automation. We're seeking an Employee Life Cycle Transformation Business Analyst to drive transformational change across our organization. In this role, you'll be at the heart of organizational optimization, architecting global governance frameworks for time & attendance management, and bringing our Employee Life Cycle strategy to life through strategic system design, process alignment, and organizational transformation.
You'll execute our global ELC vision by seamlessly integrating systems, processes, and people into our target operating model, reporting directly to the Global Payroll Transformation M&A Lead.
This will be a global role with hybrid or remote model of work. Preferred candidates are from Europe, specifically from Kraków, Poland or Madrid, Spain or Bangalore, India.
Your Responsibilities:
- Define & Govern: Establish global ELC processes while intelligently accommodating local country requirements based on regulations and policies
- Enable Technology: Lead Workday design and implementation, building in KPI monitoring and standardized workflows that drive efficiency
- Shape the Future: Spearhead country landscape discovery during TSA transitions, envisioning and designing the "TO BE" environment
- Drive Innovation: Identify and deliver process automation opportunities that amplify team capabilities
- Partner Strategically: Serve as the central hub for organizational changes (including M&A), ensuring end-to-end process alignment and assessment
Qualifications for the role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in "Day 1" environments and understands the nuances of a shared services landscape.
Must-Haves:
- Bachelor's degree
- 5-8+ years' experience in HR processes and/or transformation initiatives
- Proven track record transitioning people and process structures into shared services models
- Strong background designing global HR tool functionalities and standardized processes
- Expert-level experience with Workday interfaces and system enhancements
Essential Qualities:
- Exceptional stakeholder management across all organizational levels
- High accountability with a proactive, partnership-driven approach
- Meticulous attention to detail paired with strong execution discipline
- Fluent English communication
- Ability to work flexibly across global time zones
- Openness to travel for workshops and key project milestones
- Location: Spain, Poland, or India
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5-8+ years' experience in HR processes and/or transformation initiatives
- Proven track record transitioning people and process structures into shared services models
- Strong background designing global HR tool functionalities and standardized processes
- Expert-level experience with Workday interfaces and system enhancements
- Exceptional stakeholder management across all organizational levels
- Fluent English communication
- Ability to work flexibly across global time zones
- Openness to travel for workshops and key project milestones
- Location: Spain, Poland, or India
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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