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Position reports to: Solutions Support Manager.
The HR Onboarding Analyst (internally known as the Employee Lifecycle Management (ELCM) Administration Analyst) is a critical role within our HR Operations team focused on supporting smooth and compliant onboarding. The analyst acts as an escalation point for HR‑related questions from employees, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, company policies, and regulations. Key responsibilities include managing background‑check and drug‑screen processes, coordinating the Rapid Hire Program, overseeing the ELCM policy review process in collaboration with external vendor Sterling, and handling Tier 2 and higher escalated tickets for the Cary HR Contact Center.
Candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule out of the Cary, NC office.
This role contributes to the Onboarding process in the ELCM team in the US and PR, with main stakeholders being ABB US and PR employees, ELCM, and Compliance teams.
Responsibilities
- Managing the ABB background check, drug testing, and ELCM policy review processes and supporting the I‑9 process for new hires and managers.
- Managing the document review process for assigned policies, processes and forms and overseeing overall coordination of review.
- Responding to or managing complex AskHR tickets and escalations to support the Cary HR Contact Center as needed.
- Providing great customer service for ABB employees, team members, and leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; a minimum of 3 years of HR experience with 2 years in HR operations (or equivalent education and experience) required.
- Ideal candidates have 2 years of experience managing background checks and drug screening processes.
- Knowledge of HR processes including background check, drug screen, I‑9, and policy review programs, as well as legal and compliance requirements for background check and drug testing programs.
- Superior Microsoft Office Suite skills.
- Strong analytical thinking, methodical problem‑solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work and communicate progress to stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company, with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Candidates must have prior 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 Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees
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Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: Copay (PPO) or High Deductible Plan with Health Savings Account.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
- Vision benefit.
- Company‑paid life insurance (2× base pay).
- Company‑paid AD&D (1× 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; option 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, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
- Employee discount program.
Retirement
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time‑away policy.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, marital status, citizenship, age, race, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. As an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday–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; please contact 1‑888‑694‑7762 or email US‑AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
Seniority level
Not applicable.
Employment type
Full‑time.
Job function
Human Resources.
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing.