Performance & Reward Expert - Benefits Administration

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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics-working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:
Global Head of Performance & Rewards

ABB Robotics is amidst a critical and change-driven transitionary period and is looking for an HR professional with significant Benefits Administration background to be help build, grow, and establish a fresh perspective.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Performance & Reward in a global organization. You'll work with diverse teams across 40+ countries, influence strategic decisions, and help build a modern, data-driven total rewards function from the ground up. Main focus will be benefits administration in the United States and in Canada but with expanded scope across the company.

This role is open to remote candidates located with the US (#LI-Remote). Additionally if located around Auburn Hills, MI there would be opportunity to explore hybrid remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage U.S. and Canadian pension and retirement plans, ensuring accurate enrollment, contributions, and compliance with plan rules and regulations.
• Serve as primary liaison with pension vendors and trustees, overseeing plan governance, audits, and annual filings. Coordinate monthly billing, payment processing, and reconciliation for benefit vendors.
• Partner with Payroll and HR Service Center teams to ensure seamless data integration, accurate reporting, and timely processing of contributions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes in U.S. and Canadian benefits; implement updates to maintain compliance.
• Support global benefits administration initiatives, including harmonization of processes and vendor management across multiple countries.

Qualifications for the role:

• Minimum 8 years of hands experience in independently administering employee benefit programs, including pension/retirement plans, compliance, vendor management, and employee communication.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and strong Excel/data analysis skills for reporting and audits.
• In-depth understanding of U.S. and Canadian pension and benefits regulations (ERISA, IRS, CRA, provincial laws). Familiarity with global benefits compliance is a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse geographies.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and supporting plan governance, including audits and filings.
• Knowledge of international benefits practices or willingness to learn and support global initiatives.
• Candidates must 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.

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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $116,200 and $185,920 annually and is bonus eligible.

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. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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