Job Description:
Sub-Regional HR Business Partner
GCE Group is part of ESAB Corporation and engaged in the development and manufacture of all types of equipment for pressure and flow control of high-pressure gases. GCE has grown rapidly since its founding and is leading the restructuring of the European gas equipment industry through mergers and acquisitions of companies.
Location: France or Italy
Key responsibilities:
• Partner with regional leadership to support business strategy and execute HR priorities.
• Consult, coach, and advise managers on organizational development, talent management, employee relations, and change initiatives.
• Drive the implementation of HR policies, programs, and regional initiatives.
• Manage recruitment, performance management, engagement, and HR projects across multiple countries.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Ensure alignment of HR strategies with business goals and regulatory compliance.
Your background & expertise:
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in international/matrix organizations.
• Proven experience across HR functional areas, with emphasis on organizational development and talent management.
• Strong consulting, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams and levels.
• Fluency in English and one local language (French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese).
Why ESAB/GCE is a great company to work at?
• Regional Scope: Collaborate with teams across Italy, France, Portugal & Spain
• 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
Brand, Purpose & Values:
At ESAB, our purpose is Shaping the world we imagine — by building a culture rooted in collaboration, continuous improvement, and purposeful leadership.
We believe in shared success with our customers, helping each other win, and valuing every voice.
Through our ESAB Business Excellence (EBX) model, we drive innovation and sustainable progress.
ESAB is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity, inclusion, and respect for all.
Applications can only be submitted with a CV in English!
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and become part of ESAB’s commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence.⭐
Top Skills
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
