HR Compliance Analyst

ABB•Cary, NC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

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: Sr HR Compliance Manager (US) __ Your role and responsibilities: The HR Compliance Analyst supports ABB’s efforts to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. This role partners closely with the Senior Compliance Manager by assisting with collecting/analyzing data, preparing reports, maintaining documentation, and helping identify and reduce potential compliance risks. Compliance Analyst serves as a trusted resource to cross-functional partners, ensuring compliance standards are embedded into day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate combines analytical skills with an understanding of HR and Compliance processes, is detail-oriented, enjoys working with data, and is eager to develop a career in compliance. Candidates for this position must be able to work a hybrid in-office schedule out of the Cary, NC HQ (#LI-Hybrid).

Requirements

Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in Human Resources or Compliance, with demonstrated application of compliance principles to support risk‑mitigation efforts, including audits, regulatory interpretation, or control monitoring.
Hands-on experience working with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP) and managing sensitive employee data.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable insights.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (e.g., formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, dashboards).
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated interest in employment law and regulatory compliance, with a proactive mindset toward learning and professional growth.
Candidates must possess work authorization to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

Collecting, analyzing, and maintaining HR data to support internal audits, workforce analytics, and ongoing compliance reporting.
Supporting Sr. Compliance Manager with the preparation and submission of required regulatory filings, including EEO-1, VETS-4212, and California Pay Equity reports.
Support data validation and reporting for OFCCP Affirmative Action Plans, including new hire, termination, and transfer data sets.
Actively monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., pay transparency requirements) and assess their impact on current practices, escalating risks and recommending improvements as needed.
Serve as initial compliance partner to cross-functional teams (Talent, ELCM, Immigration) responding to compliance inquiries and driving adherence to established policies and standards.
Drive timely resolutions to onboarding escalations (I-9s, background checks, drug screens, employment verification).

Benefits

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
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
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)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.