Senior HR Compliance 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

Reports To: HR Section Manager

Job Description (JD)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR compliance system design, covering labor practices, compensation & benefits, data privacy (GDPR), anti-corruption, and business ethics.
• Develop and update policy documents (e.g., Employee Handbook, Compliance Guidelines) to align with Chinese regulations and international standards.
• Conduct regular HR compliance audits to identify risks (e.g., contract loopholes, abnormal social insurance contributions) and drive corrective actions.
• Establish risk early-warning mechanisms and contingency plans for labor disputes or collective litigation.
• Design and deliver company-wide compliance training (anti-harassment, data security, ethics) to enhance employee awareness.
• Provide specialized guidance to management and HR teams (e.g., non-compete agreements, cross-border workforce management).
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and IT to ensure HR systems (attendance, payroll) meet data privacy and security requirements.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and external counsel to lead compliance reviews and certifications.
• Support international expansion by researching local labor laws and designing localized compliance strategies.
• Oversee compliance operations for overseas subsidiaries to align global policies with local practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, HR Management or related fields.
• Preferred certifications: Legal Qualification Certificate.
• 5+ years in HR compliance/legal compliance, with proven experience in building at least 1 full-cycle compliance framework.
• In-depth knowledge of Dutch labor law, social insurance policies, and cross-border employment regulations. Multinational or publicly listed company experience is a plus.
• Expertise in compliance audit tools (e.g., risk assessment matrix).
• Proficiency in HRIS (Workday, SAP) and data analytics tools (Excel advanced functions, Power BI).
• Communication & Influence: Translate complex regulations into actionable guidelines for business teams.
• Multitasking: Manage stakeholders under high pressure while balancing compliance and operational efficiency.
• Global HR Experience in highly regulated industries;
• Fluency in English (for cross-border compliance or contract review);

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.