HRBP

ABB•Fort Smith, AR

10d•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: Plant Manager __ 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. This position will lead the site’s HR team. You will also showcase your expertise by representing HR in the business and establishing strong relationships with all business leaders and employees. This role provides HR Business Partner support for the US Fort Smith Motor Manufacturing plant within the Motion NEMA division. This HR role provides support for over 1,000 employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 10 years related experience (HR experience in a manufacturing environment / Master’s Degree – Preferred).
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 changes – Onboarding (including PowerPoint presentations & safety orientation).
Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint – experience using Workday, Kronos 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 a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

HR experience in a manufacturing environment
Master’s Degree
experience using Workday
experience using Kronos

Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Strategic Partnership – Lead the site HR team and partner with senior site leaders to deliver strategic HR support aligned with business objectives and organizational goals. Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and people strategy.
Comprehensive HRBP Support & Employee Relations – Provide full-spectrum HRBP support for manufacturing site employees, including employee relations, compliance guidance, performance management, and recruitment for hourly roles. Manage daily employee inquiries and ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement of HR policies and procedures.
Employee Lifecycle, Investigations & Change Management – Oversee HR processes across the employee lifecycle—from onboarding and leave management to return-to-work coordination—while partnering with Payroll, Benefits, and Supervisors. Lead fair, thorough, and timely investigations into workplace concerns, including hotline reports, with a focus on root cause resolution. Facilitate change management initiatives and drive continuous improvement across business areas.
Engagement, Projects & Data Integrity – Manage engagement, wellness, and recognition initiatives, as well as company social events. Actively contribute to MONM HDQ HR projects 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
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
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.