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:
VP Sales, Electrification US Utility__
Provides administrative services and/or secretarial assistance at an organization or business level.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid work model.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative support: Performs complex administrative activities and takes responsibility for delivering specific department processes/programs.
Documentation searches: compiles and issues special reports, presentations, organization charts, correspondence, etc.
Communication: Responsible for different communication tasks within the area of responsibility, ensuring knowledge and information is shared and keeping others up to date.
Processes: Implements ABB processes and initiates continuous improvement of administrative processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Confidential support: Acts as point of contact for internal/external enquiries, initiates action and makes judgments about urgency of issues. Provides confidential support to individual executives and/or management team members.
Special Projects: Works independently on special projects and/or collaboratively on team projects
Events: Plan and organize business critical internal/external events, including travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodation, conference registration, visiting speakers etc.
Financial support: Provides financial support on a department/project level, monitoring budget spend, raising and approving requisitions/invoices, handling P-card expenditures, processing/submitting manager’s expense report.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business or a similar field. Business Administration or related field preferred.
5+ years of experience in an administrative or assistant role; Experience supporting senior leaders in a global organization is highly preferred.
The ability to prioritize and multitask, with excellent planning skills.
A friendly and approachable demeanor, along with a dynamic and enthusiastic approach to tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate across all levels; Ability to edit and refine documents/ communications is highly preferred.
Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is essential. Track record of work in fast paced and dynamic business environment; Curiosity, a commitment to follow through and excellent problem- solving skills are essential to success.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term tasks for multiple staff members by carefully setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and scheduling time efficiently.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
More About Us
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
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Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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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.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, business administration, or a similar field
- At least 5 years of experience in an administrative or assistant role
- Experience supporting senior leaders in a global organization
- Ability to prioritize and multitask with excellent planning skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels
- Ability to edit and refine documents and communications
- Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment
- Curiosity, commitment to follow-through, and excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks for multiple staff members, meet deadlines, and schedule time efficiently
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.
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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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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
