Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a technology leader that is driving the digital transformation of industries. With a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB has four customer-focused, globally leading businesses: Electrification, Industrial Automation, Motion, and Robotics & Discrete Automation, supported by the ABB Ability™ digital platform. ABB’s Power Grids business will be divested to Hitachi in 2020. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees. www.abb.com.

ABB is seeking a Talent Acquisition or Talent Advancement Partner. The mission of the HR team is to help ABB stand out when it comes to our people - from leadership, performance and talent management to rewards and career opportunity. In all that we do, we seek to create competitive advantage by dedicating resources to attracting, developing and retaining talented individuals who are customer-focused, collaborative, innovative and driven.

You will play a vital role in the Talent Acquisition function, partnering with the business and HR leaders to provide technical expertise and solutions to current and future challenges. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition and Talent Advancement Hub Leader, you will support the development of expert services within the Country/Hub, while developing and retaining a skilled workforce in line with Global and business strategies.

Your responsibilities

• Delivering the talent processes required to implement Global talent strategies on a local level, working with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and line managers to gain insight into the business talent needs and challenges.
• Nurturing the internal talent pool, actively advocating for development and advancement opportunities while supporting both managers, candidates and HRBPs to facilitate cross organizational moves.
• Managing the entire recruitment process: planning recruitment campaigns, assisting the manager to outline the role requirements, identifying a sourcing solution, overseeing quality job postings, creating shortlists, conducting interviews, providing post-event feedback and coaching, facilitating offer negotiations, and closing the vacancy once the job offer is accepted.
• Liaising with external recruitment firms for specific positions as required, ensuring that they have been provided with appropriate job briefs, and are providing candidates who fulfilling the requirements.
• Supporting Employer Branding Activities, University Relationships, Early Talent and Trainee Programs, to boost ABB’s Employer Brand within the Country/Hub.
• Identifying areas for improvement in current practices, processes, and policies, then contributing to the design, development, and implementation of new talent solutions.
• Ensuring personal and organizational compliance with local legislation and HR policies, GDPR and any other data privacy requirements, and adherence to OHS and compliance standards.
• Supporting the provision of timely data analytics and reporting activities, to manage candidate pipeline and other recruitment metrics.
• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree, with at least six years of professional HR experience in a high performing global organization or recruitment company.
• A minimum of three years of experience in full lifecycle recruiting including job brief, developing sourcing/marketing plan, candidate outreach and development, offer and close.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
• Demonstrated success with various recruiting strategies, techniques, and platforms, including the use of digital and social media.
• Strategic mindset with a thorough understanding of business drivers and Talent Acquisition and Advancement trends within the Hub.
• Strong end-to-end process thinking with experience managing change projects.
• Proven ability to lead, consult, and influence others while maintaining a focus on customer service.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English, and other local language as required.
• Self-driven, resilient, energetic, enthusiastic and inclusive; creating or responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs.