Recruitment Team Leader

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.

About BYD Auto Hungary

On 22 December 2023 BYD announced the construction of a new energy vehicle production base in Szeged Hungary which will be built in phases. The new production base is planned to adopt globally advanced process equipment and highly automated production processes to create a world-leading new energy vehicle manufacturing base.

BYD Auto Hungary is looking for a versatile and dynamic Recruitment Team Leader
to join our Country HR Team.

The Recruitment Team Leader will lead the recruitment team and oversee all hiring activities in multiple legal entities in Hungary (including large-scale greenfield projects) ensuring the organization attracts and hires (A level) top talents across R&D sales engineering manufacturing corporate and operational functions. This role will focus on recruitment strategy channel development employer branding process optimization and team leadership to support rapid organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and Scale the Recruitment Function

Design and implement a scalable future-ready recruitment strategy aligned with aggressive headcount growth

Build structure and lead a high-performing recruitment team capable of supporting rapid expansion across multiple legal entities in Hungary (including large-scale greenfield projects)

Developing recruitment governance processes and performance standards

• Deliver High-Volume and Critical Hiring at Scale

Lead full-cycle recruitment across blue-collar white-collar engineering and specialist roles

Ensure hiring targets are met on time to support production ramp-up milestones

Manage large-scale hiring projects including production ramp phases and new line launches

• Develop and Own Talent Supply Channels

Build strong talent pipelines through multiple channels: job boards agencies referrals technical schools universities and direct sourcing (e.g. job fairs on-site recruitment road-shows)

Develop innovative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill technical and engineering roles

Establish and manage strategic partnerships with recruitment agencies and external vendors

• Act as a Strategic Partner to the Business

Partner with senior leaders to align hiring plans with production and operational ramp-up

Provide market intelligence talent availability insights and hiring risk analysis

Anticipate hiring challenges and proactively implement solutions

• Lead Develop and Inspire a Recruitment Team

Hire coach and develop recruiters and coordinators

Build a performance-driven accountable and agile recruitment organization

Foster a culture of ownership urgency and continuous improvement

• Establish Employer Brand in Hungary

Position the company as a top employer in Hungarys competitive automotive labor market

Lead employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns working together with marketing teams

Represent the company at recruitment events job fairs and industry forums

Skills Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree or above in Human Resources Business Administration Psychology or related field

• Minimum 58 years of recruitment experience preferably in automotive manufacturing or industrial environments

• Minimum 58 years of experience leading or managing a recruitment team

• Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment and large-scale workforce expansion

• Experience recruiting both blue-collar and white-collar roles

• Experience working in an international or multicultural environment preferred

• Experience in headhunting agencies with a focus on industrial sectors preferred

• Strong understanding of Hungarys automotive talent market

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience in building recruitment channels and talent pipelines

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Data-driven result driven mindset with experience using recruitment metrics

• Experience with ATS systems and recruitment tools

• The capacity to communicate and act effectively appropriately and authentically across cultural differences locally and globally

• Embracing uncertainties and challenges

What we offer

• International work environment;

• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals from around the world.

• A supportive and inclusive work culture.

• You can use your English language skills on a daily basis.

• Opportunities for career growth and development;

• Career opportunities in electric vehicles: Be part of the innovative and rapidly growing electric vehiclestry.

• Cross-national training: Participate in training sessions across various countries gaining valuable global insights.

• Multilingual training:Enhance your language skills with our comprehensive training programs.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

If you align with our mission and have the skills we need apply to be our Recruitment Team Leader in Hungary today. Join us in our journey towards a sustainable future!

Location: Hungary Szeged
Type of Employment: Full-time