Sr. HR Business Partner

BlackBerry Inc.; Pinetops (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Sr HR Business Partner for the Pinetops, NC facility. You will lead people strategy, partner with managers, and provide HR support for the site. This onsite role focuses on employee lifecycle, organizational development, and change initiatives to drive business value.

You will interact with cross-functional leaders, ensure compliance with U.S. employment law, and represent HR in the business while growing the HR function at the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or related discipline with 10+ years HR experience.
• 5+ years HR experience in a large manufacturing environment with ER, org development, staffing, comp and PM.
• 5+ years as HR Manager or Leading HRBP to develop and grow site HR teams.
• Knowledge and application of U.S. employment law and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement people strategy through execution of HR processes.
• Provide HR support for a defined team or location and partner with managers.
• Represent HR in the business and build relationships with leaders and employees.
• Partner with managers to develop people strategies and drive change initiatives.
• Support end-to-end employee lifecycle and HR priorities with value-added delivery.

Skills

Employee relations

Organizational development

Staffing

Compensation

Performance management

HR management

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

Industrial Relations or related discipline

Tools

Workday HR systems

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: Manufacturing Unit Manager __

As the Sr HR Business Partner in the Pinetops, NC facility, 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 a defined team or location, by partnering with respective managers. You will also showcase your expertise by representing HR in the business and establishing strong relationships with all business leaders and employees.

The work model for the role is onsite in our Pinetops, NC manufacturing facility. (#LI-Onsite)

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Ensuring an effective overall HR contribution and value-add to the business in partnership with the functions and Shared Services.
• Supporting the business and the execution of HR processes involved across the end-to-end employee lifecycle by determining and delivering the best approach in the area of responsibility and executing the HR priorities while adding value to the business.
• Partnering with respective managers to develop and implement people strategies.
• Facilitating change management initiatives and driving behavior change & continuous improvement across the respective business area / area of responsibility.

Candidates must possess work authorization to work for ABB in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline, plus 10 or more years of HR experience.
• Alternatively, a combination of education and experience with demonstrated performance and results may be considered.
• 5+ years of HR experience in a large manufacturing environment, with solid expertise in employee relations, organizational development, staffing, compensation, and performance management.
• 5+ years of experience as an HR Manager or Leading HR Business Partner in order to manager, lead, guide, develop, and grow the professional skills for site HR team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of U.S. employment law and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday HR systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with managers, supervisors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in a non-union environment and conducting employee investigations.
• Proven ability to deliver HR solutions through collaboration with both on-site HR teams and centralized service teams.

What's in it for you:

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Afformative 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 Afformative 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]

• 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.
• Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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