Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.
Slough, Berkshire
Location:Datchet, SloughJob ID:RDate Posted:2026-07-21Company Name:HITACHI EUROPE LTD.Profession (Job Category):Human ResourcesJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:Our CompanyThrough its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at Global Equity Compensation team works with several internal functions and external advisors to uphold high tax and legal compliance standards in all countries in scope. 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 team works with internal colleagues and external advisors to ensure flawless delivery of each equity compensation event, leveraging new or existing tools, templates, procedures, and technology solutions.What you'll be doingThe successful candidate will report to the global equity compensation manager in the UK. This role requires candidates with experience in managing equity compensation plans, including grants, vesting, leavers, processes and procedures, and understanding of compliance with applicable tax obligations.The selected candidate will be part of the Global Equity Compensation team under Hitachi's Global Total Rewards (GTR) function, which comprises approximately 30 people.The role will also be responsible for:Regular responsibilities:Manage the grant cycle according to policy and procedures, including share and phantom awards.Manage the vest cycle according to the prevailing legal and tax compliance obligations, including whether awards are shares or cash-settled at vesting, depending on the country.Manage eligible leavers according to monthly schedules and procedures.Draft the grant and vest papers for approval by the authorized body.Work with colleagues from each subsidiary to align the grant and vest cycle and timelines.Draft and organize the grant and vest communications and process with the plan administrator.Support subsidiaries with the equity compensation buyout process for new joiners.If any, manage the buyout process related to joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.Support the data integration process and reporting requirements with the plan administrator.Maintain information documents in the relevant intranet pages and the plan administrator portal.Draft and maintain appropriate procedures and ensure proper file storage for audit-trail purposes.Prepare files and statements as required to complete the grant and vest cycle.Organize and support the distribution of the payroll instructions file with the tax advisor at vesting.Prepare and deliver presentations to educate global audiences on process plan events.Be flexible in rotating or expanding responsibilities as needed to meet business demands including supporting the Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) lead as required.Additional responsibilities:Support other team members upon demand, including the global tax lead in preparation for the vesting cycle or tax fillings, and the ESPP process lead during the communication campaign of the plan cycle.Support colleagues in Japan with managing cost accruals and the cost recharge process, if necessary.Support projects and manage change, including new technology solutions or procedures.Manage testing and controls related to new technology tools or process improvements.What you bring to the teamWe are looking for a team player, who is motivated by delivering great work and the Hitachi vision. Under our hybrid working model, employees can work flexibly from home or the office, depending on business requirements.The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and background:Candidates with at least 5 years of experience with discretionary share plans.Experience in large companies and complex organizational structures is desirable.Have managed at least 3-4 grants and vesting cycles globally and demonstrate good knowledge of the tax compliance complexity of managing equity compensation in multiple countries.Proficient in managing data in Excel and Word, including mail merge and macros. Bring or develop skills to maximize the use of artificial intelligence tools to generate high-quality outputs.Strong attention to detail, ownership, collaboration, communication skills, and integrity.Willing to work on administrative tasks and regularly liaise with several stakeholders from different subsidiaries to ensure the timely implementation of various processes and control steps.Willing to work flexibly to meet tight deadlines and attend calls during flexible hours across different time zones. Travel to Japan may be required occasionally.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Hitachi management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.Our ValuesWe are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't 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, RespectMakoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, IntegrityKaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, ChallengeIf, like us, you're motivated by delivering first class services, thrive in a fast paced and supportive environment and want to help Hitachi to drive social innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Location:Datchet, SloughJob ID:RDate Posted:2026-07-21Company Name:HITACHI EUROPE LTD.Profession (Job Category):Human ResourcesJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:Our CompanyThrough its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at Global Equity Compensation team works with several internal functions and external advisors to uphold high tax and legal compliance standards in all countries in scope. 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 team works with internal colleagues and external advisors to ensure flawless delivery of each equity compensation event, leveraging new or existing tools, templates, procedures, and technology solutions.What you'll be doingThe successful candidate will report to the global equity compensation manager in the UK. This role requires candidates with experience in managing equity compensation plans, including grants, vesting, leavers, processes and procedures, and understanding of compliance with applicable tax obligations.The selected candidate will be part of the Global Equity Compensation team under Hitachi's Global Total Rewards (GTR) function, which comprises approximately 30 people.The role will also be responsible for:Regular responsibilities:Manage the grant cycle according to policy and procedures, including share and phantom awards.Manage the vest cycle according to the prevailing legal and tax compliance obligations, including whether awards are shares or cash-settled at vesting, depending on the country.Manage eligible leavers according to monthly schedules and procedures.Draft the grant and vest papers for approval by the authorized body.Work with colleagues from each subsidiary to align the grant and vest cycle and timelines.Draft and organize the grant and vest communications and process with the plan administrator.Support subsidiaries with the equity compensation buyout process for new joiners.If any, manage the buyout process related to joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.Support the data integration process and reporting requirements with the plan administrator.Maintain information documents in the relevant intranet pages and the plan administrator portal.Draft and maintain appropriate procedures and ensure proper file storage for audit-trail purposes.Prepare files and statements as required to complete the grant and vest cycle.Organize and support the distribution of the payroll instructions file with the tax advisor at vesting.Prepare and deliver presentations to educate global audiences on process plan events.Be flexible in rotating or expanding responsibilities as needed to meet business demands including supporting the Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) lead as required.Additional responsibilities:Support other team members upon demand, including the global tax lead in preparation for the vesting cycle or tax fillings, and the ESPP process lead during the communication campaign of the plan cycle.Support colleagues in Japan with managing cost accruals and the cost recharge process, if necessary.Support projects and manage change, including new technology solutions or procedures.Manage testing and controls related to new technology tools or process improvements.What you bring to the teamWe are looking for a team player, who is motivated by delivering great work and the Hitachi vision. Under our hybrid working model, employees can work flexibly from home or the office, depending on business requirements.The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and background:Candidates with at least 5 years of experience with discretionary share plans.Experience in large companies and complex organizational structures is desirable.Have managed at least 3-4 grants and vesting cycles globally and demonstrate good knowledge of the tax compliance complexity of managing equity compensation in multiple countries.Proficient in managing data in Excel and Word, including mail merge and macros. Bring or develop skills to maximize the use of artificial intelligence tools to generate high-quality outputs.Strong attention to detail, ownership, collaboration, communication skills, and integrity.Willing to work on administrative tasks and regularly liaise with several stakeholders from different subsidiaries to ensure the timely implementation of various processes and control steps.Willing to work flexibly to meet tight deadlines and attend calls during flexible hours across different time zones. Travel to Japan may be required occasionally.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Hitachi management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.Our ValuesWe are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't 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, RespectMakoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, IntegrityKaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, ChallengeIf, like us, you're motivated by delivering first class services, thrive in a fast paced and supportive environment and want to help Hitachi to drive social innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.
FunctionIoTOur CompanyWe're Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world's potential. We're people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what's now to what's next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration.Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don't expect you to 'fit' every requirement - your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.Job descriptionLead PLM strategy and advisory engagements, assessing current-state PLM capabilities, digital maturity, and enterprise engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, regulatory and service processes.Drive stakeholder workshops to define future-state PLM capabilities, operating model, and best-practice processes spanning engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service.Lead PLM platform evaluation and selection, comparing leading PLM platforms against business, functional, technical, and integration requirements.Manage end-to-end project execution including planning, governance, risk management, resource coordination, executive reporting, and client communications.Develop implementation roadmaps, business cases, TCO/ROI analyses, organization structures, governance models, and phased transformation plans.Provide executive advisory and pre-sales support by developing proposals, solution approaches, estimates, and client presentations for PLM transformation opportunities.Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree with 15+ years of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting experience, including large-scale PLM transformation programs, leadership of cross-functional teams, and at least one successful implementation of Siemens Teamcenter or PTC Windchill.About usWe're a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.Fostering innovation through diverse perspectivesHitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.How we look after youWe help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
FunctionIoTOur CompanyWe're Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world's potential. We're people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what's now to what's next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration.Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don't expect you to 'fit' every requirement - your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.Job descriptionLead PLM strategy and advisory engagements, assessing current-state PLM capabilities, digital maturity, and enterprise engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, regulatory and service processes.Drive stakeholder workshops to define future-state PLM capabilities, operating model, and best-practice processes spanning engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service.Lead PLM platform evaluation and selection, comparing leading PLM platforms against business, functional, technical, and integration requirements.Manage end-to-end project execution including planning, governance, risk management, resource coordination, executive reporting, and client communications.Develop implementation roadmaps, business cases, TCO/ROI analyses, organization structures, governance models, and phased transformation plans.Provide executive advisory and pre-sales support by developing proposals, solution approaches, estimates, and client presentations for PLM transformation opportunities.Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree with 15+ years of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting experience, including large-scale PLM transformation programs, leadership of cross-functional teams, and at least one successful implementation of Siemens Teamcenter or PTC Windchill.About usWe're a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.Fostering innovation through diverse perspectivesHitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.How we look after youWe help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.