Junior 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:

Hoofddorp Netherlands

Employment Type:

Full-Time

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.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for specialized/leadership roles (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation).
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies (Linked In Recruiter, talent pipelines).
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and create job scorecards.
• Analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire) to improve efficiency.
• Implement employer branding initiatives (career site, social media campaigns).
• Maintain ATS integrity and generate reports.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, or related field.
• 3+ years of recruitment experience.
• Proven track record in recruitment.
• Proficiency in popular recruitment channels such as Linked In Recruiter, Teamtailor, Rednote.
• 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.