ABB—People & Culture Intern

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Description: At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. 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: Cluster Talent Partner, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Middle East and Africa (SOMA), Robotics Your role and responsibilities This role offers unique opportunity for individuals aiming to build a strong foundation in Human Resources within a global, technology‑driven organisation. The selected intern will work directly with the People & Culture Business Partner Lead for India, Middle East & Africa, gaining hands‑on exposure to the full employee lifecycle and participating in strategic HR transformation initiatives. Unlike typical HR internships, this role focuses on real business challenges and high‑value outcomes. Work completed during the internship will be reviewed, validated, and, where relevant, institutionalised within ABB Robotics’ People & Culture framework. The work model for the role is: #Li_onsite This role is contributing to the ABB Robotics in Bangalore, India. You will be mainly accountable for: - Contribute to end-to-end employee lifecycle activities and gain exposure to the operational and strategic elements of People & Culture. - Support the review, assessment, and redesign of People & Culture policies, processes, and frameworks in alignment with organisational transformation. - Conduct research, benchmarking, and data analysis to support HR decision‑making and process improvements. - Contribute to initiatives related to employee experience, organisational effectiveness, and culture development. Qualifications for the role - MBA/PGDM in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related discipline from a reputed institution. - Strong academic credentials with consistent performance throughout education and career. - Demonstrated strategic thinking, business acumen, and problem-solving capability. - Ability to influence senior leaders and manage complex stakeholder environments. - Experience driving large-scale talent, HR, or organizational initiatives. - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong executive presence. - Proven ability to leverage data, analytics, and market insights for decision-making. - Experience operating in matrixed, multinational, and fast-paced business environments. - Strong change management, consulting, and project management capabilities. - Track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through people and organizational strategies. 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. Fraud Warning: Any genuine offer from ABB will always be preceded by a formal application and interview process. We never ask for money from job applicants. For current open positions you can visit our career website https://global.abb/group/en/careers and apply. Please refer to detailed recruitment fraud caution notice using the link https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning. Skills: employee lifecycle management, hr policy development, data analysis, process improvement, stakeholder management, change management, project management, benchmarking, organizational transformation, talent management, hr consulting, business acumen, strategic thinking, executive presence, matrix management, hr decision making, employee experience initiatives, organizational effectiveness