HR Associate in Watford

Join an established, dynamic HR team on a fixed-term contract until 31st October 2026. Your mission is to provide practical HR support to line managers and employees across Europe, ensuring smooth administration processes and delivering a consistently high level of service. This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced, international organisation, supporting employees and managers across the UK&I, CEE and Nordics. You will also assist in implementing local and European HR projects that enhance efficiency and employee experience.

What you will do:

• Deliver HR administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, escalating complex issues to senior HR colleagues or relevant specialists.
• Provide excellent employee experience via Case Management technology, MS Teams calls and face to face interactions.
• Manage onboarding processes and maintain accurate HR systems and records.
• Coordinate training workshops and support learning initiatives.
• Support European benefits administration and local wellbeing activities.
• Contribute to local HR projects and ensure alignment with EMEAR policies and practices, working with HR teams across Europe.
• Support our HR Advisors in note taking for employee relations meetings.
• Produce metrics and reporting to validate and improve management decisions.

What we ask for:

• Previous experience in an HR administrative or support role.
• Understanding of HR processes and local employment regulations.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and a helpful, collaborative approach.
• Comfortable using MS Office applications; experience with HR systems is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Good level of English, additional European languages would be an advantage.

We are keen to hear from you even if you don’t match all listed requirements, but you identify with our brand and passion for innovation.

What we offer:

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, contributes to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years running. Epson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any necessary accommodations during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining our team. If you require additional assistance for your application or wheelchair access to our facilities, please email recruitment@epson.eu. A member of our team will be happy to assist you.