HR Supervisor

ABB•Fort Smith, AR

6d•Onsite

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: HRBP __ 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 5 years related Human Resource experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Address daily employee inquiries related to compensation, benefits, policies, and employment matters, while ensuring consistent interpretation and enforcement of HR policies.
Lead fair, thorough, and timely investigations into workplace concerns – including hotline reports – with a focus on root cause resolution and compliance with company standards.
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.
Facilitate change management initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Organize engagement, wellness, and recognition events, and maintain strict confidentiality of employee records and Workday data.

Benefits

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
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.