People Operations - Operations Manager Apac

ABB UK

8+ years hr operations experience
Workday hcm system proficiency
Apac labor law knowledge china india
This role serves as a Day 1 leadership position managing the transition of ABB Robotics to SoftBank ownership while designing the future People Operations framework

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a Day 1 leadership position managing the transition of ABB Robotics to SoftBank ownership while designing the future People Operations framework.
  • The successful candidate will oversee the seamless migration of HR services via Transition Service Agreements and ensure zero-error pay cycles across diverse jurisdictions.
  • You will lead a distributed team of three specialists across China and India, fostering a culture of service excellence within a fast-moving innovation-driven environment.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a Day 1 leadership position managing the transition of ABB Robotics to SoftBank ownership while designing the future People Operations framework.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years HR Operations experience
  • Workday HCM system proficiency
  • APAC labor law knowledge China India
  • Mandarin bilingual fluency required
  • TSA and M&A transition management

Nice-to-have

  • Kainos document management familiarity
  • Resilience in ambiguous environments
  • Analytical wit for data insights
  • Distributed team leadership skills

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years in HR Operations or Shared Services
  • 3+ years in regional leadership capacity
  • Professional fluency in English and Mandarin
  • Deep understanding of APAC regulatory landscape

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