The Challenge

Cold Jet, a US-based global leader in dry ice technology, had long-standing, smaller operations scattered across several European countries — including Denmark, Poland, France, Belgium, the UK, and Ireland.

Without a dedicated European HR structure, the company faced persistent challenges related to:

• Compliance gaps in local HR processes and documentation,
• Inconsistent employment practices between entities,
• Complex employment law and payroll coordination across jurisdictions, and
• Limited internal expertise to navigate European labor laws and cross-border HR requirements.

Cold Jet needed an experienced, hands-on HR partner capable of quickly identifying and resolving these long-standing issues while creating sustainable HR processes for the future.

The Solution

Europe HR Solutions was engaged as Cold Jet’s external HR partner in Europe, providing both strategic and operational HR expertise across all entities.

Our work included:

• Conducting HR audits in each country to assess compliance and identify critical risks.
• Standardizing employment contracts, policies, and handbooks to meet local legal requirements.
• Advising on complex employee relations cases and payroll compliance.
• Supporting the harmonization of compensation and benefits structures.
• Acting as a strategic advisor to the US HR leadership team, bridging the gap between US practices and European labor law.
• Providing ongoing HR Business Partner (HRBP) support across the region to ensure continuity and compliance.

The Results

• Long-standing HR issues resolved across six European countries.
• Consistent HR frameworks and compliant employment practices implemented.
• Improved alignment between European entities and global HR leadership.
• Ongoing HR partnership established, with Europe HR Solutions continuing to serve as Cold Jet’s retained European HRBP.

This collaboration demonstrates Europe HR Solutions’ ability to stabilize and professionalize European HR operations for US-based organizations with decentralized regional teams.