Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Uxbridge, London (Fully Office-based)

Reports to: HR Manager

BYD UK is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our fast-growing UK operations. This role requires a hands-on and detail-oriented professional who can handle a wide range of HR and administrative tasks efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support full-cycle recruitment including job posting, CV screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.

• Manage onboarding logistics for new employees, ensuring a smooth start and positive experience.

• Handle employee exit processes and ensure offboarding compliance.

2. HR Administration & Data Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, HR systems, and personnel files.

• Prepare HR-related reports, statistics, and documentation as required.

• Support payroll data preparation, attendance tracking, and benefits administration.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and UK employment regulations.

3. Employee Support & Office Coordination

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries on HR and administrative matters.

• Coordinate with administration, IT, and finance teams on onboarding, equipment, and office arrangements.

• Support employee engagement initiatives, social events, and internal communication.

4. Performance & Development Support

• Assist in the coordination of performance appraisal cycles and related documentation.

• Support training and development programmes and maintain training records.

5. General HR Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the HR team.

• Assist with process improvements and the implementation of HR best practices.

• Participate in ad-hoc HR projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• 3–5 years of hands-on HR experience covering recruitment, administration, and general HR operations.

• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR compliance.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proactive, well-organised, and comfortable with administrative workload.

• Must have the right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration;

• Scottish Widow workplace pension;

• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays;

• On-site free parking;

• Commute allowance;

• Car sacrifice scheme

• Department & company wide teambuilding events;

• An exciting opportunity to lead the 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 🌏