HR Operation & Payroll EMEA

Toshiba EMEA; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TMEIC Europe is seeking an HR professional to manage employee lifecycle across Europe, including payroll, HR operations, compensation, GDPR compliance and training. The role supports the HR Manager EMEA to deliver the company’s objectives.

You will administer payroll, maintain policies, support HRIS, and assist in performance reviews. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and ~3 years in HR with strong knowledge of European labour laws and GDPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3 years HR experience in payroll and administration.
• Strong knowledge of European labour laws and GDPR.
• Proven ability to develop HR strategies with business impact.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll administration and time/attendance systems across Europe.
• Maintain HR policies and employee documentation for compliance.
• Support HRIS implementation and maintenance.
• Assist in Performance and Development Review processes and training planning.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and data privacy in HR processes.
• Perform general employee accountabilities and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

European labour laws

GDPR compliance

Business acumen

Hands-on

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Process improvement

MS Office

German language

English language

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

About TMEIC Europe

TMEIC drives industry around the world through a comprehensive offering of unique systems solutions including variable frequency drives, motors, generators, flywheels, photovoltaic inverters, BESS inverters and advanced automation systems for a wide range of industrial and energy applications. TMEIC was established in 2003 through the integration of the industrial systems divisions of Toshiba Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

General Role Description

This role is responsible for supporting the employee lifecycle across Europe, including payroll administration, HR operations, compensation and benefits, GDPR compliance, training activities, and people-related processes that contribute to the achievement of the Company’s Mid-Range Plan (MRP) objectives.

Role Accountabilities

Payroll

• Manage the time and attendance system and coordinate with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across European locations.
• Handle payroll-related documentation and monthly HR data preparation
• Administer employee benefits and welfare programs
• Prepare and analyse HR reports and KPIs (e.g., absenteeism, overtime, headcount, labour cost and total employment cost).

HR policies and procedures

• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee documentation to ensure compliance with local legislation and Company values.

HRIS

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of HR Information Systems (HRIS).

Training and Development

• Support the HR Manager EMEA in the annual Performance and Development Review process, including goal setting, compensation review activities, and training planning.
• Support the implementation of trainings

GDPR Regulation

• Ensure compliance with GDPR requirements and maintain HR processes and documentation aligned with data privacy regulations.

General Employee Accountabilities

• Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager
• Notify the manager promptly when work cannot be delivered as specified.
• Collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager
• Exemplify Company Core Values: Teamwork and Accountability, Client Focus, Driving Progress and Integrity
• Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
• Recommend viable improvements proactively
• Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Around 3 years of experience HR function, in particular in payroll and administration to achieve business goals
• Good understanding of European labour laws, GDPR, and employment regulations
• Demonstrated use of keen business acumen to develop effective HR strategies and priorities for improved business results
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks with hands‑on, tactical work
• Demonstrated success implementing, measuring, and improving HR programs
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• Demonstrated successful and positive interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• German native speaker and fluency in English language, Italian knowledge will be a plus
• Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, less than 20%, sometimes with limited notice

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Multi-functional project management experience or management experience in a business function in addition to HR
• Demonstrated success collaborating cross-functionally in a global, multicultural organization (preferably Japanese)
• Proficiency in HRIS (HR Information Systems)
• Experience supporting diverse employee base spanning multiple geographic locations, domestically and internationally
• Proficiency in an additional European Languages (e.g. Polish, Spanish)