HR Business Partner

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HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and drive organizational success. You will act as a strategic partner to managers within the Electrification Service team in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, offering HR expertise and guidance across a range of processes. You will collaborate closely with the ELSE Cluster Manager for Middle East and Africa to align business goals with HR priorities and ensure their effective execution, while building strong relationships with business leaders and employees across the organization.

The work model for the role is: onsite.

This role will report to Regional HRBP.

This role is contributing to the Service Division in United Arab Emirates and Oman.


Key Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Acting as a trusted HR partner to the Service unit, supporting managers and employees in daily operations and HR-related decisions — primarily for the teams based in United Arab Emirates and Oman, with partial support to the Middle East and Africa Cluster Manager.
• Coordinating onboarding, introductory training, adaptation processes, and exit interviews.
• Driving employee engagement, motivation, and participation in development programs in collaboration with line managers.
• Contributing to the development of local HR strategies for service units in United Arab Emirates and Oman.
• Ensuring data accuracy in Workday and collaborating with payroll, recruitment, and HR shared services.
• Creating and maintaining internal HR policies, guidelines, and documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with labor laws and employment regulations.
• Preparing HR reports, analyzing workforce data, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participating in local and international HR projects, ensuring alignment with ABB policies and standards.
  
  

You will join a passionate and forward-thinking team, where you will be able to thrive.


Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience in an international environment.
• Experience supporting global functions with international HR responsibilities is a strong asset
• Strong knowledge of labor law and HR compliance, with a proven track record of advising and supporting leaders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems (e.g., SAP, Workday) and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Proactive, adaptable, and people-focused approach, with a passion for development and organizational growth.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to operate confidently in a global business environment.
  
  

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