Human Resources Associate Project Manager

ABB•Fort Smith, AR

10d•Remote

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: HR Program Manager. As the Human Resources Associate Project Manager working specifically to support ABB's Electrification Installation Products (ELIP) division, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of internal strategic projects at multi-national, regional, and/or global function level using ABB and/or 3rd party resources. Each day, you will lead project execution in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets. You will also showcase your expertise by successfully applying project management processes as applicable. A large aspect of this role is helping with ELIP's global THRIVE Initiative. THRIVE is a business-backed endeavor with a focus on attracting, developing, and retaining talent across the division and across the world. This role is open to remote candidates across the US (#LI-Remote).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, or related field (required).
Minimum 5 years of experience in project management.
Experience working in a global environment and collaborating effectively within cross functional teams.
Proficient in Office 365 particularly Excel and Power Point.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and sense of tasks priority.
Self-starter, highly analytical, strong problem-solving skills, and team player.
Adaptable, flexible, and capable of quickly responding to changing circumstances.
Good relationship building capabilities.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Foundational knowledge of the human resource function or experience in project management for HR.

Responsibilities

Leading the project team, defining main guidelines, allocating project tasks, and motivating internal and/or external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones.
Developing a project charter and a project plan describing how the project will be executed, for communication to project team members, key stakeholders, and as the basis for execution.
Organizing, monitoring, and controlling activities to ensure effective achievement of planned stage-gates and efficient utilization of available resources.
Establishing plans to mitigate and manage current and future risks on the project and maximize associated opportunities developing during the execution of the project.

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)
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.
Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions.