Local & Regional HRBP Asia

ABB
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This Position reports to:
Local Division Manager
About ABB Motion
ABB Motion keeps the world turning, while saving energy every day. Our pioneering drives, motors, generators, and services are trusted globally to deliver energy efficiency and performance for a wide range of applications in industries, infrastructure, and transportation. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, ABB Motion helps customers reduce emissions, improve productivity, and achieve their energy transition goals.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team in Singapore. This role combines local HRBP responsibilities for Motion Singapore with Regional HR responsibilities for Asia, supporting multiple divisions within Motion:
Your role and responsibilities
Local HRBP - Singapore
Regional HRBP - MOSE
Regional Advisory HR - MODP, MOHP, MOTR, MOMN
Qualifications for the role
About the position:
Line Manager: Singapore Local Division Manager MOSE & PiP for Motion (functionally to Global HR Manager MOSE)
More about us (Mandatory)
ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to
industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
This Position reports to:
Local Division Manager
About ABB Motion
ABB Motion keeps the world turning, while saving energy every day. Our pioneering drives, motors, generators, and services are trusted globally to deliver energy efficiency and performance for a wide range of applications in industries, infrastructure, and transportation. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, ABB Motion helps customers reduce emissions, improve productivity, and achieve their energy transition goals.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team in Singapore. This role combines local HRBP responsibilities for Motion Singapore with Regional HR responsibilities for Asia, supporting multiple divisions within Motion:
- MOSE - as Regional HRBP role
- MODP, MOHP, MOTR, MOMN - as Regional Advisory role
Your role and responsibilities
Local HRBP - Singapore
- Implement HR strategies and plans related to organizational design, workforce planning, and talent development.
- Drive high performance in line with global standards, KPIs, and targets.
- Represent HR in the business, building strong relationships with local leadership and employees.
- Interpret HR analytics to identify trends and recommend actionable solutions.
- Ensure compliance with local legislation and ABB integrity standards.
Regional HRBP - MOSE
- Partner with the Regional Service Manager in the implementation of the divisions' strategy & people priorities to ensure local growth, productivity and people development.
- Supports and coordinates the planning and implementation of the necessary initiatives, such as workforce planning, capability development or change management.
- Establish and keeps track on key HR KPIs within the region and builds situational awareness for leadership.
- Lead key HR processes for the region, talent acquisition, annual salary review, STI assignments, talent management (IBR/PRS) & engagement action planning.
- Act as senior coach & mentor for the Service Leaders & Organizations
- Foster collaboration across countries and divisions, nurturing the MOSE local HRBPs network in the region.
Regional Advisory HR - MODP, MOHP, MOTR, MOMN
- Serve as a consultative partner, providing expertise and guidance on HR initiatives and business cases.
- Facilitate and champion knowledge sharing and collaborative forums across the region.
- Act as a Motion representative in regional HR networks, ensuring connectivity and alignment.
- Support capability building for the HR function in the region.
- Provide senior advisory support in regards of our license to operate (integrity, labor relations etc)
Qualifications for the role
- Minimum 10 years of experience in HR, with proven expertise as an HR Business Partner in a multinational environment.
- Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including talent management, compensation & benefits, and organizational development.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- High learning agility.
- Data driven mindset.
- Efficient in leading change and transformation.
- Fluent in English; additional Asian language skills are a plus.
- You hold valid work pass for Singapore
About the position:
Line Manager: Singapore Local Division Manager MOSE & PiP for Motion (functionally to Global HR Manager MOSE)
More about us (Mandatory)
ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to
industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
JOB SUMMARY
Local & Regional HRBP Asia

ABB
Singapore
2 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Local & Regional HRBP Asia