ER & Compliance Partner

About the role

BYD UK is seeking a proactive and experienced ER & Compliance Partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations (ER): Provide guidance to managers on handling employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management).
• Support workplace investigations, ensuring fair process and proper documentation.
• Advise on conflict resolution, mediation, and employee engagement strategies.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies across the business.
• Compliance & System Building: Lead the design, development, and implementation of an ER & Compliance framework, including policies, processes, and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Partner with Legal and HR to update and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and internal reviews.
• Deliver training to managers and employees on compliance, ethics, and workplace conduct.
• Collaboration & Projects: Partner with HR Business Partners and line managers to build a positive and compliant workplace culture.
• Contribute to policy design and process improvement.
• Drive initiatives related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Law, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Solid experience in HR/ER with exposure to compliance or legal frameworks.
• Proven experience in building or setting up ER & Compliance systems/frameworks is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and integrity.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is a plus.