HR Assistant General Manager

Mitsui & Co Europe Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 10% employer contrib

Life assurance 4x salary

Annual salary review

Discretionary bonus scheme

Job summary

Mitsui & Co Europe Ltd is seeking an experienced HR professional to join the Europe Bloc HR team in London. The role supports HR transformation, governance, operating model development, and a range of projects to drive consistency and efficiency across the region.

You will partner with HR teams and business stakeholders across multiple countries, contributing to policy development, programme delivery, and organisational development. A Bachelor’s degree is required; CIPD Level 7 is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• CIPD Level 7 (desirable).
• Annual leave entitlement of 22-23 days depending on grade, plus annual company closure from 24 December (PM) to 3 January.
• Annual salary review.
• Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution, subject to a minimum 4% employee contribution.
• Life assurance cover of 4x basic salary.

Responsibilities

• Support HR transformation, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Europe Bloc.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of HR policies, processes, and practices.
• Partner with HR teams and business stakeholders across multiple countries to deliver effective HR solutions.
• Support organisational development and change management activities.
• Develop and maintain guidance materials, communications, and training resources as required.
• Assist with the implementation, embedding, and ongoing management of HR initiatives and programmes.
• Analyse HR processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Support governance activities, reporting requirements, and the monitoring of HR initiatives.
• Contribute to a range of HR projects and strategic assignments as business needs evolve.

Skills

HR transformation

HR governance

Project management

Stakeholder management

Multi-country experience

Analytical skills

Strategic delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIPD Level 7

Job description

We are looking for an experienced HR professional to join our Europe Bloc HR team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and enhancing HR practices across the Europe Bloc. The successful candidate will support HR transformation initiatives, governance activities, operating model development, and a wide range of HR projects aimed at driving consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Support HR transformation, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Europe Bloc.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of HR policies, processes, and practices.
• Partner with HR teams and business stakeholders across multiple countries to deliver effective HR solutions.
• Support organisational development and change management activities.
• Develop and maintain guidance materials, communications, and training resources as required.
• Assist with the implementation, embedding, and ongoing management of HR initiatives and programmes.
• Analyse HR processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Support governance activities, reporting requirements, and the monitoring of HR initiatives.
• Contribute to a range of HR projects and strategic assignments as business needs evolve.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

• Experience supporting or leading HR transformation, change, or organisational development initiatives.
• Broad HR generalist knowledge, including HR policies, processes, and governance.
• Experience managing projects and delivering initiatives from planning through to implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience working across multiple countries or jurisdictions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Annual leave entitlement of 22-23 days depending on grade, plus annual company closure from 24 December (PM) to 3 January.
• Annual salary review.
• Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution, subject to a minimum 4% employee contribution.
• Life assurance cover of 4x basic salary.