About BYD
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
BYD is a leading high-tech multinational based in Shenzhen China. Operates in four core fields of IT automotive new energy and rail transit and employs over 300000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.
BYD Europe BV located in Schiedam Netherlands is the marketing and sales HQ of BYD Co. Ltd based in Shenzhen China. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles including all-electric cars all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks.
Department: Human Resources / Talent Acquisition
Reports To: HR Manager
Location: Hoofddorp Netherlands
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We seek an experienced Senior Recruitment Specialist to lead end-to-end talent acquisition strategies for mid-to-senior level roles. The ideal candidate will partner with business leaders to identify hiring needs optimize recruitment processes and deliver high-quality candidates while ensuring a positive candidate Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Talent Strategy & Execution
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for specialized/leadership roles (sourcing screening interviewing offer negotiation).
- Develop innovative sourcing strategies (LinkedIn Recruiter talent pipelines).
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and create job scorecards.
Process Optimization
- Analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-fill cost-per-hire) to improve efficiency.
- Implement employer branding initiatives (career site social media campaigns).
- Maintain ATS (Applicant Tracking System) integrity and generate reports.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Advise leadership on market trends compensation benchmarks and diversity hiring.
- Mentor junior recruiters and coordinate recruitment projects.
- Attend industry events/college fairs to build talent networks.
Job Requirements (JR)
- Bachelors degree in HR or related field.
- 5 years of recruitment experience (agency/corporate) with 2 years in senior-level hiring.
- Proven track record in tech/engineering/executive recruitment (adjust based on industry).
- Proficiency in popular recruitment channel LinkedIn Recruiter and HR analytics tools.
- Proficiency in HRIS (Workday SAP) and data analytics tools (Excel advanced functions Power BI).
- Risk Sensitivity: Ability to anticipate regulatory impacts (e.g. gig economy policies tax reforms).
- Communication & Influence: Translate complex regulations into actionable guidelines for business teams.
- Multitasking: Manage stakeholders under high pressure while balancing compliance and operational efficiency.
- Global HR Experience in highly regulated industries;
- Fluency in English (for cross-border compliance or contract review);