The challenge: winding down an entity while retaining critical talent
As part of ongoing efforts to optimize the business, Repsol decided to wind down their entity and sell their exploration and production assets in Canada. Despite these changes, the company was committed to retaining their 50+ talented team members in Canada.
The solution: transitioning employees to G-P EOR
Repsol was familiar with G-P global employment products and EOR solutions, but had previously relied on their global network of entities to manage employees. As this setup changed, leadership partnered with G-P to ensure a smooth transition for all Canada-based employees.
The team was particularly excited about the G-P-Workday integration, which saves time, ensures accuracy, and provides comprehensive visibility within a single system.
G-P's integration with Workday will allow Repsol to manage our global footprint, including employee lifecycle events such as salary changes, HR, and compliance in one consolidated, user-friendly interface.”
Nick Cheesman
Head of HR North America at Repsol
The impact: retaining talent while simplifying operations
Within three weeks of partnering with G-P, all Repsol team members in Canada were seamlessly transitioned to G-P EOR™. Repsol avoided operational disruptions while G-P handled documentation, payroll setup, and compliance.
The quick response and agility from the G-P team proved instrumental in transitioning our employees within an exceptionally tight time frame. G-P enabled us to retain key talent, oversee the closure of our Canadian entity, and ensure compliance with all legal and financial obligations, allowing us to concentrate on business operations.”
Nick Cheesman
Head of HR North America at Repsol
Repsol’s efforts to retain Canada-based employees highlighted the company’s dedication to their workforce. Keeping more than 50 positions saved Repsol approximately USD 3.7 million in onboarding expenses alone.
With G-P support, Repsol’s leadership provided stability and reassurance to staff during the entity wind-down process in Canada.This smooth transition fostered confidence, trust, and loyalty, creating a positive work environment for the entire team.
Thanks to G-P’s seamless transition process, we were able to focus on what matters most: our employees. What has impressed us significantly is G-P’s human touch. The team demonstrates a genuine commitment to our success and the well-being of our employees.”
Nick Cheesman
Head of HR North America at Repsol
Repsol now uses G-P's global employment platform to simplify essential tasks like payroll, HR administration, and compliance — all from a single, user-friendly dashboard.
“G-P’s technology and support have been instrumental in navigating a smooth transition for our employees, and we're eager to continue leveraging their expertise to employ top talent," concluded Cheesman. "As we look ahead, the ongoing partnership with G-P remains essential to our global staffing initiatives.”
