Compensation and Performance Manager Nordic Cluster

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At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
In this role you will work as part of team(s) of Human Resources (HR) specialists/ managers to deliver the strategy for a specific HR functional area in Europe, in alignment with Group directives and wider HR strategy.
Reporting to the European Compensation & Performance Lead, you will represent the needs of the area to the global Performance & Reward function and collaborate with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and HR Operational Global Business Services (GBS) to provide a seamless service to the business.
Location can be either Finland, Sweden or Norway, and we also offer you flexible working hours and remote work possibility, when that is preferred.


Your responsibilities
Executes and contributes to strategy within functional (HR>C&P) and geographic (Sweden, Finland & Norway) area of responsibility, in alignment with Group guidance, policies, and procedures. Acts as speaking partner to the business to advise on strategy, process and policy and best practice approach in relation to Compensation & Performance.
Manages and directs compensation programs in countries of responsibility and ensures that initiatives and strategies align with the company's Compensation philosophy and objectives and manages the legislative impact of reward policies and practices. Determines the effectiveness of programs, initiatives and strategies and their ability to attract and retain top talent.
Implements total rewards processes and procedures within area of functional responsibility in alignment with ABB guidance, policy, and procedures.
Partners with HRBPs and business leaders to understand current issues that can be supported or resolved through existing, new, and/or improved HR practices, processes, or policies in area of functional specialty. Counsels HR and business leadership on effective solutions to resolve issues and support long-term objectives.
Monitors Total Rewards market trends in the countries of responsibility, in order to recommend consistent solutions.
Develops and implements Country/Region-specific programs in area of functional specialty, in consultation with global Expert Services. Shares practices with other geographic areas for their use as appropriate.
Acts as key point of contact for the Group Expert Services. Actively contributes to and supports Group Expert Services design projects and pilots. Feeds back to P&R Function on experience of implementing Group tools and processes in geographic area of responsibility and ensures learnings are incorporated into future program/process design.
Works with the Operational HR Global Business Services (GBS) team to optimize support for the relevant processes and monitors service delivery in accordance with the pre-defined Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Ensures compliance with legislation and HR policies and compliance standards in area of functional responsibility.
Manages local exception requests to policy, within defined parameters, and escalates as necessary.
Manages adherence to agreed financial plans and budgets.



Your background
Fully qualified HR professional / University degree, with a significant number of years of experience in HR / Compensation.
Experience working in a global organization is preferred, with demonstrated cultural sensitivity, and experience dealing with multiple countries.
Expert in compensation programs and their administration and the broader HR strategy, anticipating customer needs and identifying solutions.
In addition, you bring a good portion of pragmatism, decisiveness and willingness to develop solutions, and proven economic skills.
You are proven in dealing with HR colleagues and executives, effectively communicates, collaborates and interfaces with senior management.
Your way of working is characterized by a clear service orientation and a high degree of independence, so that you can drive your tasks and projects forward quickly and on your own responsibility.
Your high commitment, resilience and flexibility will help you to develop solutions even for challenging topics and time bottlenecks.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and HRIS (e.g. SAP/ Workday).
Fluent in English and Nordic languages is an advantage.



More about us
Recruiting Manager David Lowe, +44 756 629 25 72, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +46 21 34 21 48; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21 32 85 47; Unionen: Krista Andersson, +46 21 34 02 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Anna Nordlund, +46 761 42 01 39.
Please note that interviews will be held on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the last day of application. Apply today and help us change together the course of an entire industry.
We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.