HR Ops specialist (m/f/d) (80 -100%)

Baden, SwitzerlandFull-timePosted Aug 7, 2026

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 Payroll, Compensation & Benefits

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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 responsible for delivering HR Service support to the HR community, business managers and employees. Being part of a motivated and dedicated team of HR Services & Payroll Specialists, you will support in different topics in the area of Payroll, Compensation, Benefits as well as Time & Absence.

The work model for the role is: hybrid

This role is contributing to the human resources in Switzerland. Main stakeholders are HRBPs, HR Service Specialist, Employees, Compensation office, insurance companies.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • You will deliver HR services and payroll support to HR, line managers, and employees, ensuring clear communication of policies related to Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, and Time & Absence.

  • You will process HR inquiries, prepare reports for external authorities, and ensure data quality and accuracy in all systems and databases.

  • You will contribute to annual processes such as tax statements collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

  • You will ensure adherence to risk and control standards, identify opportunities for process improvements, and live ABB’s core values of safety and integrity.


Our team dynamics
You will join a customer-orientated and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.


Qualifications for the role

  • You hold a commercial degree with additional education in HR or Payroll

  • You bring 3-5 years work experience in a similar role within Payroll or HR Operations and possess knowledge of Swiss tax and social security laws, including AHV, IV, EO, BVG, and UVG.

  • You are customer-oriented, reliable, and accurate in your work, with strong analytical skills and a natural affinity for numbers.

  • Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, OneNote) is required, and experience with Workday and/or SAP HCM is highly desirable.

  • Fluency in German and English is essential, with French and/or Italian language skills considered an additional asset.

  • You hold a current work permit valid in Switzerland (EU/EFTA).


 

More about us
The key purpose 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.

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. #MyABBStory

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). The recruiting process is led by Gema de Vicente, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd.

If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.



 

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