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
🚀 Apply now with your English CV and let's Shape the Future Together!
Skills Required
- Experience in HR business partnering or related HR roles
- Knowledge of talent management and succession planning processes
- Experience in performance management and employee development
- Familiarity with compensation and benefits programs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
ESAB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ESAB and has not been reviewed or approved by ESAB.
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Retirement Support — The package includes an immediately vested 401(k) with a strong company match plus an additional employer contribution. Feedback suggests this structure is a standout element of total compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple plan choices, including HSA‑eligible options with employer contributions, alongside dental and vision. Feedback suggests these mainstream offerings strengthen perceived total rewards when paired with other benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, child and elder‑care support, and access to caregiving services are included. Feedback suggests these family‑oriented supports add meaningful value for many employees.
ESAB Insights
What We Do
ESAB is a world leader in the production of welding consumables and equipment. Our brand is synonymous with world-leading expertise in the following key areas: * Manual welding and cutting equipment * Welding consumables * Welding automation * Cutting systems Celebrating 110 years since its founding, ESAB now serves a global market. We are represented in almost every country by subsidiaries or agents providing sales and support. ESAB also has manufacturing plants across four continents. Manufacturers everywhere are looking for ways to improve productivity and reduce operating costs. One way to achieve this goal is to align with a welding and cutting partner that offers a complete line of innovative solutions that meet the current demands of industry. ESAB has led the way in research and development of better technologies and products for this industry since its founding. ESAB has many great minds working on ways to make our industry stronger and better able to meet the needs of the future. We are constantly striving to expand our product offerings – from the best in traditional welding applications to large automated manufacturing facilities. ESAB continues to offer world-class technical support and educational opportunities to help our customers work smarter and better. We are dedicated to working with customers to help them be more productive, more profitable, and better able to compete. The ESAB group has been owned by Colfax Corporation since January 13, 2012. To learn more visit our website at www.esab.com and choose your region to begin
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