HR Supervisor

BlackBerry Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Fort Smith plant is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide day-to-day HR support for over 1,000 employees. You will partner with site leaders to drive workforce planning, onboarding, leave management, and change initiatives while ensuring policy compliance and data integrity in Workday.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, with strong employee relations and investigative skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 5 years HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, investigations, and labor practices.
• Ability to influence at all levels and drive organizational change.
• Proficient with MS Office; Workday and UKG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support for Fort Smith, AR operations managers and plant employees.
• Deliver end-to-end HRBP support for hourly and manufacturing staff.
• Lead workplace investigations and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Partner with site leadership to drive workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Manage onboarding, leave, and return-to-work processes with Payroll and Benefits.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching techniques

Investigations

Labor practices

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

UKG

MS 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.This position reports to:HRBP__The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-OnsiteYour 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 DynamicsOur 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.Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.More about us:ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.What's in it for youWe 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.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.pdfAs 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 [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn moreHealth, Life & DisabilityChoice 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 PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong 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 insurancePaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount programRetirement401k Savings Plan with Company ContributionsEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Time offABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.#ABBCareers#RunwithABB#RunwhatrunstheworldBuilding 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.