HR Support Specialist - Time Administrator

BlackBerry Inc.; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k with company contributions

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

ABB in Senatobia, MS seeks a Time Administrator to manage weekly and bi-weekly time submittals for payroll across 1200+ onsite employees. You will support HR operations, ensure accuracy in time data, and maintain compliance with local regulations while coordinating with HRBP and managers.

The role requires experience with Kronos/UKG and Workday, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced manufacturing environment onsite.

Qualifications

• Strong Time Management skills and experience with payroll time submissions.
• Experience with UKG/Kronos and Workday time modules is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly and bi-weekly time submittals for payroll.
• Analyze time and pay discrepancies and assist in issue resolution.
• Create and execute reports to ensure the integrity of Time and Attendance data.
• Provide guidance on timekeeping systems to managers and HR staff.
• Act as Time Administrator for Kronos/UKG and Workday processing and payroll support.

Skills

Time administration

Payroll knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kronos/UKG

Workday

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: HR Business Partner __ ABB in Senatobia is growing! We're looking for candidates with Time Administrator backgrounds (preferably in UKG/Kronos and/or Workday) to step into a growing facility and help ensure time submittals for weekly and biweekly payroll for 1200+ employees onsite. In this role, you will have the opportunity to perform day-to-day HR transactions for one or several assigned service lines or countries, while also managing complex and escalated tasks. Each day, you will ensure a high-quality customer experience by committing to complete, accurate and timely completion of HR transactions. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting the globally set standards for HR operations and ensuring that the respective business processes adhere to the local legal and regulatory requirements. The work model for the role is onsite in our Senatobia, MS manufacturing facility (#LI-Onsite).

Accountability and Responsibilities

• Manage review and completion of weekly and bi-weekly time submittals for payroll
• Research and assist in issue resolution for complex escalations/issues involving multiple processes/systems including analysis of time and quotas to identify root cause and solution of time & pay discrepancies.
• Responsible for reviewing time functionality using applicable systems and providing accurate and timely execution of time processes for multiple employee groups.
• Creation and execution of reports to ensure the integrity of the Time and Attendance data.
• Assist with the development and delivery of reference materials.
• Participation and execution of deliverables for projects as assigned to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
• Act as the Time Administer for all Kronos/UKG and Workday processing and payroll and time support as assigned.
• Providing guidance, consultation, and assistance to managers, supervisors, and HRBP’s on several timekeeping systems.

Qualifications for the Role

• High school diploma/GED + 7 years related experience or Associates degree + 5 years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of related experience in Payroll, HR, Time Administration, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• UKG/Kronos and Workday experience strongly preferred (only acceptable to not have this experience if deeply versed in other TMS and HCM systems).
• Working knowledge of Time Management systems to include Kronos/UKG and Workday Time modules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong verbal, written communication skills.
• Strong Analytical Skills.
• Professional skills - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Team oriented and customer driven.
• Ability to manage highly confidential materials and issues effectively.
• Individual should possess excellent time management skills and should be able to multi - task and prioritize daily assignments as well as ongoing projects.
• Must be very motivated to meet the needs of employees while practicing diplomacy when communicating and working with all levels in the Company.
• Must be self -motivated and be able to work well under pressure.
• Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi mative 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.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi mative 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.

Benefit Summary for eligible US employees [excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

• Health, Life & Disability Choice 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 Plus Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long 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 insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program
• Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• Time off ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.

Why ABB

Building 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.

Company Culture

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do. We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.