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Senior HR Specialist
BYD EuropeHungaryfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jul 2025
About the role
<p><strong>About BYD </strong></p><p>Our Purpose is to <strong><em>build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature.</em></strong> We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<li>Act as the first point of contact for all HR matters for the Hungarian entity.</li>
<li>Coordinate closely with the existing Hungary-based SSC team for local HR operations and administrative support.</li>
<li>Establish and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with Hungarian labor laws.</li>
<li>Coordinate with our HQ HR team (Netherlands/China) to implement corporate HR practices in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement.</li>
<li>Support recruitment activities including job postings, candidate screening, and onboarding.</li>
<li>Handle employment contracts, employee documentation, and HR administration with SSC team’ support.</li>
<li>Assist in coordinating payroll and benefits with external providers and SSC team.</li>
<li>Support local employee relations, workplace compliance, and health & safety policies.</li>
<li>Contribute to culture building and employee experience in a growing cross-cultural environment.</li>
<li>Support local office setup from HR/people perspective (if applicable).</li>
</ol><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.</li>
<li>5+ years of experience in an HR generalist or specialist role, preferably in an international company.</li>
<li>Good understanding of Hungarian labor law and HR practices.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Proactive, hands-on, and able to work independently in a start-up environment.</li>
<li>Fluency in <strong>Hungarian and English</strong> (both written and spoken) is required.</li>
<li>Experience working with Chinese companies or in a multicultural setting is a plus.</li>
</ol><p><br/></p><p><strong><strong>Location: </strong></strong>Hungary, Budapest</p><p><strong></strong><strong>Type of Employment:</strong> Full-time</p>
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