Talent Acquisition Specialist

BYD Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Commuting allowance

Extra holidays purchase option

Team building events

Job summary

BYD Europe is seeking a proactive Recruitment Specialist to lead UK end-to-end recruitment, partnering with hiring managers to deliver high-quality talent within deadlines.

You will work with UK HR and HQ stakeholders, ensure compliance with UK employment law and data protection, and contribute to employer branding and campus recruitment. This role offers a competitive package and the chance to contribute to BYD's transition to zero-emission transportation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of recruitment experience.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment in the UK.
• Strong sourcing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Organised with ability to manage multiple vacancies.
• Fluent English written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across UK across functions to onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define requirements and timelines.
• Develop sourcing strategies via LinkedIn Recruiter and platforms.
• Screen CVs, assess candidates, and coordinate interviews.
• Maintain candidate communications and positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate interview schedules and gather timely feedback.
• Prepare offers in line with salary bands and policies.
• Support pre-employment checks and right-to-work compliance.
• Maintain recruitment records and provide updates/reports.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and data protection.
• Support employer branding, campus recruitment and events.
• Collaborate with HQ stakeholders on recruitment projects.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Candidate screening

Interview coordination

Offer management

UK employment law

Data protection

Employer branding

Fluent English

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Recruitment Specialist to join our growing UK HR team. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities across the UK, partnering closely with hiring managers to understand business needs and deliver high-quality talent within agreed timelines.

This role will work closely with the UK HR team and relevant HQ stakeholders to ensure recruitment activities are managed efficiently and in line with company processes and UK employment requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process across a range of functions and business areas, from vacancy approval and job posting through to offer and onboarding.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand recruitment requirements, job profiles, candidate criteria and hiring timelines.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, recruitment platforms, employee referrals and other appropriate channels.
• Screen CVs, conduct initial candidate assessments and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate interview arrangements, feedback collection and recruitment decisions in a timely manner.
• Prepare and manage offers in accordance with company policies, approved salary ranges and recruitment procedures.
• Support pre-employment checks, including right to work, references and DBS checks where applicable.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, trackers and recruitment data, and provide regular recruitment updates and reports.
• Work closely with HR colleagues to ensure a smooth transition from recruitment to onboarding.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with UK employment legislation, data protection requirements and internal company policies.
• Support employer branding and recruitment initiatives, including career fairs, university engagement and recruitment campaigns.
• Work with HQ HR and other relevant stakeholders on recruitment-related projects and process improvements.
• Support other HR projects and activities as required.

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

• At least 3 years of working experience in recruitment.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes in the UK.
• Good understanding of the UK recruitment market and employment practices.
• Strong sourcing and candidate assessment skills, with experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and/or other recruitment platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with hiring managers at different levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and a structured approach to recruitment administration.
• Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements when handling candidate information.
• Ability to work independently while also being an effective team player.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer

• 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.