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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:
Senior Payroll Manager EMEA
About the Role
As ABB Robotics embarks on its journey as a standalone global leader in automation, we are looking for a Payroll Partner to support payroll transition and transformation activities across Europe during this exciting period of change. This role will work closely with Payroll Partners responsible for both transition and future operational payroll delivery, providing dedicated support throughout the transformation phase. You will support assigned countries, including Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Ireland and additional countries as business needs evolve, helping to gather requirements, document processes, coordinate knowledge transfer activities and support payroll implementation projects following the SoftBank Group acquisition. 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.
The position is initially focused on payroll transformation activities. Depending on business needs and individual performance, the role may evolve into a permanent position with operational payroll responsibilities in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll Transition Support: Support payroll transition activities for assigned countries, including process discovery, documentation, knowledge transfer coordination and transition planning
- Implementation & Testing: Support payroll implementation projects through testing, data validation, issue resolution and go-live preparation activities.
- Process Governance: Ensure transition deliverables, payroll documentation and process controls are complete, accurate and aligned with project objectives
- Continuous Improvement: Identify process gaps during the post-acquisition integration and drive standardizations across the regional cluster
- Stakeholder Management: Act as a primary partner to all ABB Robotics local teams to represent payroll on cross-functional projects and deliver business value
- Future Operational Readiness: Support the preparation of payroll operations for post-transition ownership and contribute to operational payroll activities as business needs evolve
Requirements
We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in "Day 1" environments and understands the nuances of a shared services landscape.
- 5-8 years of hands-on payroll experience supporting respective regions, preferably within a high-growth or multinational environment
- Proven track record in a Shared Services (SSC) environment using a Global Vendor/Outsourced model
- Strong proficiency in Workday (HCM/Time and system integrations) is highly preferred
- Advanced ability to reconcile complex datasets and perform deep-dive audits on gross-to-net calculations
- Resilience in the face of change, a "consultative" approach to vendor management, and the ability to navigate a carve-out/integration
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Skills Required
- 5-8 years of hands-on payroll experience supporting the respective regions
- Experience in a Shared Services environment using a global vendor or outsourced model
- Strong proficiency in Workday HCM, Time, and system integrations
- Advanced ability to reconcile complex datasets and perform deep-dive audits on gross-to-net calculations
- Resilience in changing environments and a consultative approach to vendor management
- Ability to navigate carve-out and integration activities
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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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