Human Resources Administrative Assistant

ABB 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.

What's in it for you:

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As 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 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. 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]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

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.