Deputy HR Director

This Deputy HR Director opportunity is built around ensure full compliance with employment laws across 20+ European jurisdictions. It would suit someone who can bring high professional standards and disciplined judgement to the role.

How the role is set up

The Deputy HR Director (Europe) is a critical leadership role partnering closely with the EMEA&Americas HR Director in BYD European Auto Sales Division in a co-pilot (1+1) model. HR Operations & Infrastructure● Build and optimize scalable HR processes across the employee lifecycle● Drive HRIS implementation and data-driven decision-making● Ensure GDPR-compl.

Where someone would start

Ensure full compliance with employment laws across 20+ European jurisdictions. Driving HR initiatives that directly support sales growth, dealer network expansion, and market penetration. Provide pragmatic, risk-balanced guidance (not overly theoretical) to support fast business decisions.

What helps someone build confidence

High professional standards and disciplined judgement.

What is expected

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including multi-country European scope.
• Proven experience in leading HR teams and building HR capabilities across multiple countries.
• Strong experience in organizational design, workforce planning, and scaling teams in a growth environment.

Job details

• Support Chinese expatriates and local teams in building mutual understanding and trust.
• Support performance-driven culture through incentive schemes aligned with sales KPIs.
• Act as a bridge between Chinese headquarters and European teams.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire HR teams across different countries and cultural contexts.