HR Specialist

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.

• Manage day-to-day HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle including onboarding internal transfers changes to employment terms and offboarding.

• Prepare and maintain employment contracts offer letters contract amendments and other HR documentation.

• Coordinate pre-employment checks right-to-work checks new starter documentation and onboarding arrangements.

• Ensure employee records and HR systems are accurate complete and up to date.

• Support employee departures including resignation documentation exit processes and final administrative arrangements.

• Coordinate probation review processes ensuring managers and employees complete assessments within the required timelines.

• Track probation deadlines outstanding reviews extensions and confirmation outcomes using Excel trackers and HR systems.

• Follow up with line managers to obtain timely feedback and documentation.

• Maintain accurate probation records and escalate overdue reviews or potential issues to the HR Manager.

• Handle general HR paperwork including letters forms personnel files and employee record updates.

• Maintain an organised HR filing system and ensure documentation complies with internal procedures and UK data protection requirements.

• Support the preparation of HR reports employee data summaries and regular management updates.

• Provide administrative support for HR policies employee communications and other HR projects as required.

• Maintain and update employee databases headcount trackers onboarding and offboarding records and probation trackers.

• Prepare regular HR reports and analyse employee data to support operational decision-making.

• Use Excel to manage large datasets perform data validation reconcile information and identify discrepancies.

• Ensure data accuracy consistency and confidentiality across all HR records and reports.

• Respond to routine employee and manager queries regarding HR processes and documentation.

• Work closely with the wider HR team and relevant departments to ensure HR processes run smoothly.

• Support additional HR operational tasks and ad hoc projects as required.

• Previous experience in an HR Generalist HR Officer HR Administrator or similar HR operations role.

• Fluency in both Chinese and English with the ability to communicate effectively with Chinese-speaking stakeholders and English-speaking colleagues.

• Strong Excel skills including PivotTables XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP SUMIFS/COUNTIFS IF functions data validation and handling large datasets.

• Strong organisational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• A practical hands-on approach to HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.

• Good understanding of confidentiality data protection and HR record management.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider HR team.

• Must have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.

• Performance and experience based competitive remuneration pension plan.

• 25 holidays option to purchase 5 extra holidays.

• Commuting allowance.

• Department & company wide teambuilding events.

• An exciting opportunity to be part of European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.
  
  

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team