HR Supervisor

ABB Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Fort Smith, AR seeks an HRBP to develop and execute people strategy for the US Fort Smith Motor Manufacturing plant, supporting over 1,000 employees. You will provide end-to-end HR support to operations managers and plant staff onsite.

The role covers employee relations, investigations, compliance, lifecycle HR processes, onboarding, leave management, and data integrity in Workday/UKG, partnering with Payroll and Benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 5 years related HR experience.
• Preferred: HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, coaching techniques, investigations, and labor practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience driving organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end HR support for manufacturing site employees, including employee relations, compliance guidance, performance management, and recruitment for hourly roles.
• Lead fair, thorough investigations into workplace concerns with a focus on root-cause resolution and compliance with standards.
• Partner with site leadership to drive people strategies, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness; execute HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Facilitate change management initiatives and maintain strict confidentiality of employee records and Workday data.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching techniques

Investigations

Change management

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

UKG

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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.

HRBP

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The work model for the role is:

Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement people strategy through the execution of HR processes. Each day, you will provide HR support for our Fort Smith, AR operations managers and plant employees. This role provides Human Resource support for the US Fort Smith Motor Manufacturing plant within the Motion NEMA division, supporting over 1,000 employees.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• HRBP Support & Employee Relations - Deliver end-to-end HR support for manufacturing site employees, including employee relations, compliance guidance, performance management, and recruitment for hourly roles. Address daily employee inquiries related to compensation, benefits, policies, and employment matters, while ensuring consistent interpretation and enforcement of HR policies.
• Workplace Investigations & Compliance - Lead fair, thorough, and timely investigations into workplace concerns - including hotline reports - with a focus on root cause resolution and compliance with company standards.
• Strategic Partnership & Employee Lifecycle Execution - Partner with site leadership and managers to drive people strategies, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. Execute HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, leave management, and return-to-work coordination, while collaborating with Payroll, Benefits, and Supervisors.
• Engagement, Change Management & Data Integrity - Facilitate change management initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Organize engagement, wellness, and recognition events, and maintain strict confidentiality of employee records and Workday data.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 5 years related Human Resource experience.
• Preferred Experience Includes: HR experience in a manufacturing environment - Strong knowledge of employee relations, coaching techniques, investigations, and labor practices - Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization - Experience driving organizational change.
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel (advanced), Outlook, PowerPoint; Workday, UKG - preferred.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.