HR & Payroll Support Specialist

Overview

Founded in 1904 with the invention of the world’s first welding electrode, ESAB has been shaping the history of welding and fabrication for over a century. Through continuous innovation, strategic acquisitions, and a strong legacy of design leadership, we have built one of the most complete portfolios in welding, cutting, and gas control technology. Today, ESAB operates in 47 countries with ~9,000 associates, serving industrial and healthcare applications worldwide. Since becoming an independent, publicly traded company in 2022, we continue to grow through innovation, customer-led design, and our ESAB Business Excellence (EBX) model. Guided by our purpose – Shaping the world we imagine – we are building a $4B enterprise while driving sustainable solutions, empowering talent, and creating value for our customers, shareholders, and communities.

Position Overview

As the HR & Payroll Support Specialist, you will support the regional HRBP in the day-to-day activities within HR administration, payroll and HR project management.

Responsibilities

• HR and Payroll support in cooperation with HRBP
• Operating HR systems and processes
• Cooperation and securing alignment with Payroll team
• Support HR administration as per daily operational needs
• Operate in HR systems and programs
• Contribute to effective internal communication
• Administration support to queries related to payroll and time & attendance (address payroll-related questions to Payroll teams and secure a timely follow up, technical support to T&A system)
• Support payroll process across all countries within scope (providing variable elements in the approved format, clarifying doubts in cooperation with Payroll team)
• Contribute to the successful execution of the payroll migration project in the countries during implementation phase. This may include clarifying the needs, reporting, data verification, etc.

We search for a person who is:

• Service oriented
• Proactive and credible
• At ease with HRIS
• Having a problem-solving mindset and good communication skills
• Approachable, positive and accessible

Requirements

• College or university degree, preferably in HR, Economics
• 2 years of relevant HR experience and Payroll exposure
• Experience with Payroll software and Payroll practices (France, Belgium, the Netherlands)
• French and English mandatory, Dutch would be an asset
• Workday and SAP experience would be an asset
• Excellent MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Location: Cergy (France) / Belgium or the Netherlands possibly remote

ESAB is a world leader in the production of welding and cutting equipment and consumables. Our innovative, world-renowned equipment and solutions are developed with input from our customers and built with the expertise and heritage of a global manufacturing leader.