HR Specialist - Chinese Speaker

BYD EUROPE; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Multinational environment

Cross-border collaboration

Job summary

BYD Italy is seeking an HR Specialist to join the Italy HR team, helping recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle in a fast-paced international environment. You will coordinate with BYD Headquarters in China and the European HR team, ensure compliance with Italian employment regulations, and support performance management, employee relations and internal communications across Italy.

The role offers exposure to a growing multinational automotive group with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 years HR experience in multinational environment.
• Solid knowledge of Italian employment law and HR practices.
• Fluency in Italian and Chinese is mandatory; English used as working language.
• Strong communication, coordination and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive in a fast-paced international environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, CV screening, interview coordination and onboarding.
• Manage employee records and HR data in systems.
• Support performance management and lifecycle HR activities.
• Handle daily employee relations matters and queries.
• Coordinate HR activities with BYD Headquarters in China and European team.
• Prepare HR data, reports and documentation for Headquarters.
• Support implementation of global and European HR initiatives in Italy.
• Organize employee activities and internal communications.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee management

HR coordination

Multilingual comms

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Job description

About The Role

To support the continued growth of BYD Italy, we are looking for an HR Specialist to join our Italy HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Employee Management
• Manage job postings, CV screening, interview coordination, and recruitment processes;
• Support onboarding, employment documentation, and employee records;
• Maintain employee information and HR systems;
• Support performance management and other employee lifecycle activities.
• Handle daily employee relations matters and employee queries;
• Support employee-related HR matters;
• Organize employee activities and support internal communication and team engagement.
• Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures in compliance with Italian employment regulations;
• Manage offboarding processes and related HR documentation;
• Coordinate HR-related matters with BYD Headquarters in China and the European HR team;
• Prepare HR data, reports, and documentation required by Headquarters;
• Support the implementation of global and European HR initiatives in Italy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a multinational environment;
• Good knowledge of Italian employment law and HR practices;
• Fluency in both Chinese and Italian is mandatory; English is required as a working language;
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills;
• Detail-oriented, responsible, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced international environment.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a fast-growing multinational company in the automotive industry.
• Professional development opportunities within an international environment, with direct interaction with both European and Asian headquarters.
• A dynamic and innovation-driven workplace, with a strong focus on sustainable mobility.
• Salary: €36,000 – €46,000 gross annual salary.

About BYD Group

Founded in February 1995, BYD Group is a leading high-tech multinational company focused on innovation and development across the automotive, rail transit, renewable energy, and electronics industries.

Committed to creating a better life through technological innovation, BYD has built a powerful global network comprising more than 40 subsidiaries and over 700,000 employees across 400+ cities in 79 countries, actively driving the adoption of zero-emission and low-emission mobility solutions worldwide.

In 2023, BYD Auto sold 3.02 million New Energy Vehicles (BEV + PHEV) globally, maintaining its position as the world's leading NEV manufacturer. In January 2024, BYD became the Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024, providing eco-friendly mobility solutions for the tournament.

BYD embraces the responsibilities of a new era by leading the transformation toward vehicle electrification and intelligent mobility. Today, it continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in New Energy Vehicles, driving ecological innovation and sustainable development in China and around the world.

Our vision is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects people with nature and creates a world with cleaner air. We are looking for talented professionals who share this mission and want to make a meaningful impact in a diverse, international, and dynamic environment.