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HR Business PartnerABB in Selmer TN is growing! As we ramp up to the opening of a new larger manufacturing facility only a few miles away from our current location the team is looking for an Administrative Assistant who will join a nimble Human Resources department and act as a resource to employees managers and incoming visitors/customers.
In this role you will have the opportunity to provide administrative services and/or secretarial assistance at an organization or business level primarily the Human Resource function. Each day you will perform complex administrative tasks. You will also showcase your expertise by taking ownership of delivering specific business processes/programs. This person will serve as the welcoming face of ABB in the lobby of the new facility.
The work model for the role is onsite (#LI-Onsite).
You will be mainly accountable for:
HR support and back up including: Acting as backup for the Kronos payroll system Screening applicants; setting up onsite interviews; assisting with new hire paperwork including new ID cards and assisting a business/business manager in all business-relevant administration tasks such as conducting research compiling verifying the information and creating special reports presentations organization charts correspondence and other relevant documents.
Ensuring sharing of knowledge and information to keep others informed and up to date however also realizing you will be dealing with confidential information and this will be a key responsibility of the role to keep confidences.
Acting as the point of contact for internal/external inquiries via phone and email assessing the urgency of issues and initiating appropriate action.
Arranging business-critical internal/external events including arranging travel developing itineraries booking accommodation registering for conferences and coordinating with visiting speakers among other tasks.
Qualifications for the role:
Associates Degree Preferred High School / GED required.
Required 2 years of previous experience in a Human Resources (or closely related) function.
Ability to act with discretion in relation to confidential information.
Strong phone/email etiquette experience.
Ability to provide clear verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to coach/train others.
Proficiency with Microsoft office software (Excel; Word; PowerPoint; Outlook).
Prior experience with UKG/Kronos or Workday is preferred.
Proficiency with basic data analysis and production metrics is a plus
You are passionate about working with co-workers; answering benefit questions and providing resources as needed.
Candidates must already possess work authorization to work for ABB in the US.
Whats in it for you:
We empower you to take the lead share bold ideas and shape real outcomes. Youll grow through hands-on experience mentorship and learning that fits your goals. Here your work doesnt just matter it moves things forward
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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: an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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-.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABBs career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1- or by sending an email to . 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
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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)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
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