HR Specialist (Compliance and Talent Acquisition)
About the role
Your responsibilities as HR Specialist will be responsible for ensuring organizational compliance with labor laws and internal policies while driving the strategic sourcing, attraction, and hiring of top talent. This dual-focus role supports the company’s growth and risk management by maintaining regulatory adherence and building a strong, diverse workforce aligned with business objectives.
You will coordinate with our lawyers and agencies, ensuring compliance with labour laws, regulations, and CBA.
This role reports to HR Manager and will be based in Madrid.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitor and audit HR policies and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Conduct routine checks of employee records and HR documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Provide guidance and support to HR and management on compliance-related issues and best practices.
- Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to interpret and implement compliance requirements.
- Develop and deliver training sessions to educate staff on compliance standards and updates.
- Prepare and submit compliance reports to internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Review and update employee handbooks and policies to reflect current laws and organizational changes.
- Investigate and resolve compliance-related concerns or incidents, coordinating corrective actions as needed.
- Track industry trends and regulatory changes to proactively adjust company policies and procedures.
- Manage and oversee employee background check processes and ensure adherence to relevant regulations.
- Collaborate with department leaders to identify staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
- Source, attract, and engage high-quality candidates using diverse channels, including online platforms and networking events.
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process: job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
- Enhance employer branding and promote the organization’s culture and values to potential candidates.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Utilize data and analytics to optimize hiring practices and build strong talent pipelines for current and future needs.
- Stay current with market trends and evolving skill requirements to align hiring with business goals.
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in all recruitment activities
Compliance:
Talent Acquisition:
Required skills, qualifications and experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of compliance experience, including compensation, flexible working, general policies, contractual changes, etc.
- Degree or Masters in Labour Relations, Legal, ADE or similar.
- Knowledge of Spanish Employment Legislation application/interpretation – including ability to quickly assess potential areas of risk.
- Team worker.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence and liaise with all levels of management.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English, any other language will be a plus.
We offer:
- Performance and experience based competitive remuneration.
- 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 🌏
- Department
- HR
- Role
- HR Specialist
- Locations
- Madrid
Madrid
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.
HR Specialist (Compliance and Talent Acquisition)
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