HR & Payroll Support Specialist

Job Description:

Company 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.

Key responsibilities:

• HR and Payroll support in cooperation with HRBP

• Operating HR systems and processes

• Cooperation and securing alignment with Payroll team

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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