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