HR Business Partner

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:
Local Division Manager

**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 a defined team or location, by partnering with respective managers. You will also showcase your expertise by representing HR in the business and establishing strong relationships with all business leaders and employees. Partners with respective managers to develop and implement people strategies. Coach, motivates, and develops talent to build an effective, capable, and high performing team. Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that the team (under scope) is properly organized, staffed, skilled, and directed.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

**You will be mainly accountable for**:

- Develops an in-depth understanding of the Sub-Saharan Africa cluster’s unique business environment, regulatory landscape, and cultural dynamics to align HR strategies with local market conditions and organizational objectives.
- Partners closely with cluster leadership to drive HR initiatives that support business growth, operational excellence, and talent development across South Africa and neighbouring markets.
- Takes ownership of delivering impactful HR solutions that address the cluster’s specific challenges, including labour compliance, workforce diversity goals, employee engagement, learning and development, and strategic workforce planning.
- Leads effective communication and employee engagement strategies across diverse teams, fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture aligned with both global standards and local expectations.
- Drives and facilitates change management programs tailored to the cluster’s business priorities, encouraging agility, innovation, and continuous improvement within the workforce.
- Provides expert guidance on all aspects of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to development and retention ensuring HR processes are optimized for the cluster’s needs and compliant with local labour laws and regulations.
- Acts as a trusted advisor to cluster leaders on workforce planning, talent management, performance management, and employee relations, supporting the development of a resilient and high-performing organization. Monitors HR metrics and labour market trends within the South Africa cluster to inform data-driven decision-making and enable proactive talent strategies.

**Our Team Dynamics**

You will join a talented and driven team, where you will be able to thrive and grow.

**Qualifications for the Role**
- Represents HR in the business and establishes strong relationships with all business leaders and employee.
- Minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years working within a multinational environment.
- Degree in Human Resources or related qualifications.
- Ensures compliance with legislation, HR policies, and other compliance standards in all areas of responsibility.
- Ensures all employees understand the ABB safety and integrity standards and follow the same strictly.
- You are at ease communicating with various levels in the organization internally and cross functionally

**What’s in it for you?**

We want you to bring your full self to work your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates an impact you can see and feel, every day.

**Benefits**

From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

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