Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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 300,000 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: Hungry Budapest
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 experience.Key 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, Boolean searches, 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)
- Bachelor’s 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.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Global HR Experience in highly regulated industries;
- Fluency in English (for cross-border compliance or contract review);
Based:Hungry
- Department
- HR
- Role
- Senior HR Specialist
- Locations
- Budapest
Budapest
About BYD Europe
As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
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