Hr Communications And D&I Specialist

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.
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.
Our mission Human Resources (HR) is to help ABB stand out when it comes to our people - from leadership, performance and talent management to rewards and career opportunities. In all that we do, we seek to create competitive advantage by dedicating resources to attracting, developing and retaining talented individuals who are customer-focused, collaborative, innovative and driven.
Mission statement: Develop and implement HR related projects grams and activities for internal and external communications within the assigned area of responsibility, in line with global business strategy, Human Resources strategy, Corporate Communications strategy, corporate identity, Diversity and Inclusion, Philanthropy and brand positioning.
This position will report directly to the Country HR Manager.
Your responsibilities

• Responsible for updating corporate policies as well as ensuring employees are familiar with the organizations HR policies and expectations.
• Manages the philanthropic initiatives in Country in collaboration with other departments and functions.
• This person will support the Head of Talent and D&I Leader in Canada with the local initiatives. These responsibilities will include but are not limited to: supporting D&I projects, events planning and roll out, content on the Intranet, newsletters, branding, research, etc.
• Takes the lead in the research, development, drafting, publication, and distribution of the employee handbook; conducts informational meetings, training sessions, and other communication forums to explain and discuss human resource policies.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices including, employer branding, employee retention, recognition, productivity.
• In support of the HR function, develops, facilitates and implements communication projects and messaging, including, editorial support, web content, and direct marketing to educate and inform key stakeholders including management, employees and interest groups.
• Manages contribution to key events such as HR-related initiatives.
• Responsible for the administrative application support and processes for the Employer Recognition Awards.
• In support of ABB’s corporate social responsibility activities, develop and implement program and communications to educate and inform internal stakeholders.
• Supports development and translation of key materials including, policies, organizational announcements, employer recognition awards, employee recognition

Your background

• Project Management experience, with excellent time management skills.
• Fluency in French, written and spoken. Fluency in English will also be required in this role as this position will communicate with all provinces across the country.
• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role within a HR Communications environment.
• Content creation, copywriting abilities are a huge asset in this role.
• A keen interest in Diversity and Inclusion is required.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Healthcare plan
• Accident insurance
• Wellbeing program

More about us
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.
For the 8th year in a row, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers by Forbes Magazine. Also named as Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People, Canada’s Greenest Employers and in 2021 Best Candidate Experience Award (CandE Award), ABB's culture and commitment are to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process.

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