[Senior] Specialist Human Rights & Due Diligence

In a nutshell

Passionate about sustainability, human rights, and making a real impact? Join Toyota Motor Europe and help shape the future of responsible business by driving key EU sustainability regulations, improving due diligence processes, and engaging with stakeholders across the globe. Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Company Information

Toyota is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global company, founded in 1937. Today, Toyota sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350,000 people worldwide.At Toyota Motor Europe (TME), with our headquarters based in Brussels, Belgium, around 2,700 colleagues from more than 60 nationalities work together across Europe. We are responsible for the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts and accessories, and we support Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.We are on an exciting journey as we continue to evolve into a mobility company. Our goal is to create even more value and happiness for our customers through a wide range of mobility solutions.

Your team and your responsibilities

Team/division description

           

The Sustainability division’s mission is to lead and coordinate the Sustainability activities through 360-degree business integration, fostering a sustainable development culture, effective governance, and strong dialogue with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.

The Human Rights & Due Diligence team specifically builds on compliance with human rights and due diligence legislation that we embed in the company, to create a positive impact for our stakeholders and proactively shield the company from risk.

 

Your responsibilities

 

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, supply chain due diligence, and stakeholder engagement. Specifically:

 

• Lead TME implementation of EU sustainability and HR due diligence regulations:
  • Ensure EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance by Q4 2026. Manage compliance and continuously improve cross-functional / cross-regional EUDR processes
  • Assess EU Forced Labour Regulation (EUFLR) requirements and translate them into practical internal processes
  • Study requirements for EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and implement appropriate processes across TME and Toyota Motor Corporation
• Through your knowledge and passion, you contribute to advancing TME – and Toyota globally - in the area of Human Rights.
• Develop a roadmap to improve TME’s Sustainability ratings: Analyse recent ratings, identify gaps, propose initiatives and align implementation plan with Sustainability management and various TME divisions
• Investigate due diligence inquiries from fleet customers, NGO, and other stakeholders regarding Human Rights or environmental impacts in Toyota’s own operations or supply chain. Liaise with related divisions and draft replies

 

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You are passionate about Sustainability in general, with a particular interest in human rights & due diligence
• You hold a degree in a relevant field such as business administration, sustainability management, economics, international development, communications, or political science
• You have gained relevant experience in previous companies / non-profit sectors / regulators / consultancy firms
• You have demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes
• You demonstrate analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• You are dynamic and can easily connect with people from various backgrounds, to lead cross functional activities
• You can translate complex topics into clear, structured communication materials for different audiences
• You have strong written communication skills

We offer

 

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.

A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone. Our recruitment decisions are based on everyone’s skills, experience, and the requirements of the role.We welcome people of all backgrounds, including different nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We believe that our individual experiences and diverse perspectives are a key strength, helping us learn from one another and grow together.Together, we can make a positive impact and go beyond the ordinary.If you need any adjustments or specific support during the recruitment or interview process, for any reason, we encourage you to let your recruiter know. We are happy to help create a process that works for you.