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HR Business Partner

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience in HR management
  • Strong knowledge of talent management and organizational development
  • Ability to support performance management processes
  • Experience with recruitment and workforce planning

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor to Area Sales Manager on HR-related matters
  • Perform annual Talent Review and develop individual development plans for key talent
  • Support the performance management cycle and coach managers on performance improvement
  • Foster a positive workplace culture and support diversity and inclusion programs

About the company

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ESAB Corporation

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

At ESAB Corporation, we believe the progress we make today, makes the world we imagine possible. For more than 120 years we have proudly served the fabrication and specialty gas control markets– designing innovative solutions for the unique industries and environments they serve and propelling those industries through their greatest modern revolutions. With unwavering dedication, we focus on our industries toughest challenges and next frontiers. We design best in class products including equipment, PPE, state-of-the-art workflow solutions for robotics, and precision gas control valves. At ESAB, we believe ideas and ingenuity have the power to change the world, and we understand that innovation drives business. At ESAB Corporation, our ESAB Business Excellence (EBX) business system is rooted in the principle of continuous improvement. We use this approach and insight from our customers to guide continuous improvement of our safety, innovation, quality, delivery, cost, and growth. Our culture is built on five fundamental core values: Shared Success, Help Each Other Win, Always Improving, Purposeful Leadership, and Every Voice Valued. These values guide our behavior and serve as the cornerstone of our dedication to continuous improvement and innovation. We have more than 9,000 passionate associates in locations across six continents and serve in 147 countries. At ESAB, we empower our associates to shape the world they imagine.

Company details

IndustryIndustrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Job Description:

HR Business Partner

 

🌎At ESAB innovation in welding and cutting technologies has been at the heart of our business for more than 100 years. From Oscar Kjellberg’s invention of the covered welding electrode in 1904 to today’s advanced solutions in welding automation and consumables, ESAB continues to shape the future of fabrication and manufacturing worldwide.

 

We are looking for an HR Business Partner who is responsible for supporting and executing operational HR activities for the production plant in Katowice and supporting the commercial organization in Poland. The role partners closely with local leaders and employees to align people initiatives with business objectives, foster employee engagement and performance, and support talent and organizational development activities.


📍Location: Katowice, Poland


Performance Objectives and Responsibilities:


Strategic HR Partnership

  • Act as a trusted advisor to Area Sales Manager on HR-related matters.

Talent Management & Succession Planning

  • Perform annual Talent Review with Area Sales Manager and calibrate with HR Manager Commercial - Eastern.
  • Develop and monitor individual development plans for key talent population.
  • Advise Area Sales Manager on retention strategies.
  • Monitor talent risks and propose mitigation plans to ensure business sustainability.
  • Promote a performance and growth-oriented culture focused on employee development and career opportunities.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

  • Perform recruitment activities for key and strategic positions.

Performance Management

  • Support the performance management cycle, including objective setting, mid and end year reviews.
  • Coach managers on performance improvement and employee development.

Learning & Development

  • Identify training and development needs across the organization.
  • Promote continuous learning and career development opportunities.
  • On occasions, perform necessary training.

Employee Engagement & Culture

  • Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, in the spirit of SHAPE.
  • Support the annual Engagement Survey, Focus Groups and implementation of improvement action plans.
  • Support diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Change Management & Organizational Development

  • Support organizational design and restructuring initiatives.
  • Guide managers and employees through change and transition processes.
  • Facilitate communication and adoption of organizational changes.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Support implementation and communication of compensation and benefits programs in Poland.
  • Partner with managers during annual compensation planning cycle and individual salary reviews.
  • Provide guidance on compensation decisions to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
  • Participate in salary benchmarking and market analysis activities.
  • Monitor compensation trends and provide recommendations aligned with business and talent needs.
  • Support job evaluation and grading processes in alignment with global frameworks.
  • Coordinate with Total Rewards on necessary approvals.
  • Promote employee understanding of available benefits and reward programs.
  • Support retention and recognition initiatives through appropriate reward strategies.
  • Ensure compensation practices comply with local regulations and company policies.


Why ESAB is a great company to work at?


  • Hybrid Work: Flexibility to work from home several days per week
  • LinkedIn Learning Access: Expand your skills with unlimited access
  • Continuous Performance Feedback: Grow with regular discussions
  • Supportive Environment: Thrive in a culture that values your contributions
  • Career Opportunities: Develop skills in alignment with your career goals

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