As an HR Business Partner, you will play an important role in the further growth of TME and unleashing people’s and the organizational potential. You’ll be responsible for providing sound counsel and strategic guidance to Senior Managers, Managers and employees in all areas of HR practices in line with our business strategy.

TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

As senior specialist in our People and Innovation function, you will be part of an enthusiastic and driven team.

Your responsibilities

You will become trusted business partner to one of more business functions within the company.

The scope of activities include:

Understand our clients, their structure, key stakeholders and their business objectives and partner up with them on a strategic level.

• Proactively support the delivery of our HR strategy and processes in the client group.
• Steer the Competency & Performance Mgmt, as well as workforce planning cycles and safeguard the quality of implementation.
• Collect feedback from our clients, discuss within the wider BP and HR group, support improvement activities and propose solutions.
• Join strategic organisational discussions as HR representative.

Advising line mgmt. on how to handle member issues, career, development and organisation matters (including appraisal, Talent Validations and all HR processes)

• Act as single point of contact for employees and (Senior) Managers for the appointed business function(s)
• Provide day-to-day performance mgmt. guidance to line management (e.g. coaching, career development, etc.)
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of HR processes and good understanding of labour legislation
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Drive, develop and execute HR communication

Respond to team member issues

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.

Coordination of HR processes

• Be an HR ambassador and champion in excellent execution of HR transactional processes (hiring requests, headcount tracking, etc.)
• Ensure all HR systems and data are accurate and up-to-date (PeopleSoft, Moderation tool, etc.)
• Act as liasion within HR on behalf of our client group

• You have a minimum of 2 years experience as a HR Business Partner in a multinational
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluent in English
• You have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to build strong relationship and work with all levels in the organisation
• You are able to gain trust and act with required confidentiality
• You are passionate about people and empathic
• You are a creative thinker and eager to find solutions
• You have excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• You are efficient, objective driven and can work independently
• You have the ability to analyse, interpret HR data and make recommendations based on these insights

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Your benefits:

• Competitive salary package based on your experience, including a bonus plan depending on individual and/or company results
• Flexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays and more
• Meal and eco vouchers
• Insurance package (medical, life, disability, pension)
• Extra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad)
• Interesting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus
• Various company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers
• Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option
• Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites
• Team building activities and other personnel related events
• Programs to support your physical and social well-being

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.