Global Equity Compensation Tax Lead

H-E Parts; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company located in Slough is seeking an experienced tax professional for the Global Equity Compensation team. The successful candidate will manage tax compliance for equity plans and partner with internal teams to ensure compliance with global tax obligations. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in equity compensation taxation and relevant professional qualifications. This role supports a hybrid working model with flexible hours and requires excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Private medical insurance

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with equity compensation taxation in large complex companies.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance and accounting under IFRS.
• Experience in managing global equity compensation tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance matters for global equity compensation.
• Develop and update tax policies for compliance obligations globally.
• Work with HR operations to prepare annual share filings.

Skills

Compliance management

Tax knowledge

Equity compensation expertise

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant professional qualification (CTA, ACA, ICAS, ACCA)

Job description

Location: Datchet, Slough

Job ID: R0112533

Date Posted: 2025-11-17

Company Name: HITACHI EUROPE LTD.

Profession (Job Category): Human Resources

поддержки Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

Our Sites: ThroughitsSocialInnovationBusinesst_hostsbringing togetherIT,OT(OperationalTechnology)andproducts Hitachicontributestoaharmonizedsociety where the enвenvironment, well-being, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally infour sectors Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at itscore, Hitachi generates value from integratingdata, technology and domainknowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenleti for FY2024 (ended March31,2025) totaled 9,783.3billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visitusat www.hitachi.com.

The Global Equiuty Compensation team works with several internal functions and external advisors to uphold high tax and legal compliance standards in all impacted countries. Other responsibilities include designing and implementing competitive equity compensation policies, building and maintaining robust governance frameworks and internal controls, and preparing and delivering communications and training for global and senior audiences. In addition, the teammate partners with internal colleagues and external advisors to ensure the flawless delivery of each equity compensation event using new or existing tools, templates, procedures, and technology solutions.

Whatyou’llbedoing

RoleOverview

ThesuccessfulcandidatewillreporttotheheadofglobalequitycompensationinSwitzerlandandsupporttheglobalequitycompensationmanagerintheUKwithalltaxmattersrelatedtoequityplans.Wewillconsidercandidateswithsubstantialexperienceinequitycompensationtaxcomplianceobligationsglobally,includingwithholdingtaxandsocialsecurityrequirements,expatriatetax,knowledgeofcapitalgainsanddividendstax,andadeepunderstandingoftaxequalizationandtaxprotectionpolicies.TheselectedcandidatewilljointheGlobal РолегеТотаньCompensationteam,comprisingsixmembers,andbepartofHitachi’sGlobalTotalRewards(GTR)functionthatincludesapproximately30people.

KeyResponsibilities

• Managetaxcom Firesup. complianceate matters for domestic employees and бош /mailer internationalglobalmovers (assignees, permanenttransfers, businesstravelers, andproject workers) across all companies of the Hitachi Group that will operate equity incentives, especially for the restriction stock units plan (RSU).
• Uphold strong compliance, governance, and internal control standards.
• Develop and updating tax policies and procedures to meet tax compliance obligations globally.
• Establish and maintain the tax position paper INFORMATION, identify and maintain the correct withholdingtaxand social security positions for domestic employees and global movers.
• Work with.parts concerning to external tax advisors to identify and manage withholding tax requirement changes.
• Act as advisor and subject matter expert for equity compensation income tax, social security, and finance and accounting matters.
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• Improve system functionalities collapse and interfaces to mitigate tax compliance risk exposure.
• Create and displayed tax training and tax-related communication to equity plan participants.
• Work with tax advisors, HR Operations and payrolls globally to prepare for and deliver the annual share filings in all impacted countries, including, but not limited to the UK, Australia, China SAE, etc (including plan registration where applicable).
• Work with the globле equity compensation manager and_external tax advisorstoman et the RSU grant and vesting process, including monthly leavers and the regular grant and vesting cycles.
• Work with tax advisors, global mobility, and payroll to prepare for and deliver the RSU vesting cycle and tax return season for global movers.
• Oversee payroll tax funding process with the global equity compensation manager in Japan.Prepare tax positions simulationsand tax cost projections for international assignees and permanent transfers according to business demands.
• Support corporate tax reviews and recharge agreements with Japan Tax and Finance.
• Respond to internal and external tax audits upon request.
• Correspond with the local tax authorities to clarify technical tax matterslepší if required.
• Manage emerging tax technical topics with internal and external stakeholders, including the implementation of country-specific equity plans with tax advantages.
• Define the scope and timelines to delivery signiif games.
• Manage the relationship with external tax advisors and group company payrolls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of share plan policies and practices.

Projectwork

Work will include, but is not limited to, identifying and establishing the tax compliance framework and operational requirements for several equity compensation workstreams, such as global mobility policy design, communication materials, and domestic and expatriate taxation matters. The incumbent may also support the wider global mobility transformation project impacting all group companies.

Whatyoubringtotheteam

We’relookingforateamplayer, whoismotivi by delivering great work and the Hitachivision.This role is predominant remote, with occasional days required to work from office.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and background:

• Candidatesmusthaveeightormoreyearsofexperiencewiththetaxationofequitycompensationplansinlargeandcomplexcompanies,andwithaglobalgeographicalscope.
• Strongknowledgeofequitycompensationpolicies.
• Deepknowledgeofthewithholdingtaxprocessfordomesticemployeesandglobalmovers,includingincomesourcing,foreigntaxcredits,doubletaxationmatters,andtaxtreatmentpolicies.
• KnowledgeoftaxcomplianceandaccountingunderIFRS.
• Strongexperienceinworkingwithpayrolls,HRoperations,andfinancemattersrelatedtoequityplans.
• Previusexperienceinmanaging equitycompensationtaxmattersgloballyishighlydesirable.
• ক্ষেহ হ in-houseexperience withequity compensation plans ispreferred.
• Relevant professional qualification like (CTA,ACA,ICAS,ACCA)would be an advantage.
• Candidatesmustbewillingtoworkonadministrativetasksandregularlyliaisewan several stakeholders from different group companies to ensure timely implementation of variations equity plan processes and control steps.
• Willingtoworkflexiblytomeettightdeadlinesandattendcalls duringflexible hours across different timezones. TraveltoJapanmay be required occasionally.
• Collaborativeteam预 player withabilitytobuildstrongworkingrelationships,strongwrittenandverbal communications skills and attentiontodetail, able to juggle competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

BenefitsPackage

Alongwithamarketcompetitivesalaryanddiscretionarybonusscheme, employeeshavetheoption to work flexibly inline with our hybrid working model and we would be happy to discuss this with you during the hiring process.

CompanyFundedBenefits

• Generousholiday entitle with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year.
• AHolidayBanking scheme allowing you to bank untaken holiday to use another year.
• GroupPersonalPension
• PrivateMedicalInsurance with self-funded option to cover family members.
• EmployeeAssistanceProgramme available to all employees.
• PersonalAccidentInsurance

VoluntaryBenefits (funded by employee) including

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• CycleToWork scheme
• GymMembership
• DentalInsurance with option to include dependent children
• Health screening
• Diningcard

OurValues

Weareproudtosayweare an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any fact or that does not impact your ability to do the job, including race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa–Harmony, Trust, Respectvalor.

Makoto–Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity.

Kaitakusha–Seishin–Pioneering Spirit, Challenge.