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Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech
Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

                                   

At Picnic, we’re revolutionizing the way people buy groceries with our affordable and sustainable app-only service. We do almost everything in-house, developing cutting-edge technologies and processes to ensure we continue to grow rapidly without missing a beat. If you’re a passionate Tech Recruiter, we’re offering you the opportunity to join the diverse team at our Amsterdam office and make a real difference in our scale-up environment.  

 

🥜 In a nutshell 

Picnic is tech-driven, but it all starts with the right people in. As a recruiter with a proven track record, you’ll fit into our fast-paced rhythm with ease. You thrive when taking responsibility and are motivated to find the brightest minds to join us.

You’re approachable, open-minded, and have a sharp business sense. You know exactly the profile that we’re looking for and understand how vital it is to hire the perfect match. 

Our recruitment team consists of 35+ colleagues split in four main domains (Technology, Strategy & Analytics, Supply Chain & Operations and Business). As a Tech Recruiter, you’ll have fun filling diverse roles with a focus on our Technology & Engineering team. You love to prioritize, organize, and ensure a smooth recruitment process for each applicant.

 

🎯 What you’ll do

  • Find and hire exceptional engineers together with your fellow recruiters and sourcers
  • Lead the end-to-end recruiting process, from CV screening to final negotiation, and give ultra-sharp assessments of technical skills and a candidate’s potential fit for Picnic 
  • Build a robust pipeline of top candidates for immediate or future onboarding
  • Boost our tech brand and improve visibility within tech communities and academia 

 

⭐ About you

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2+ years of experience in recruitment, preferably in a fast-paced international environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Stellar writing, speaking, and listening skills in English (any other languages are a plus)
  • A passion for people, recruitment, and creating a great candidate experience
  • A creative and innovative approach to talent acquisition  
  • Affinity with technology

 

📖 Picnic Perks

Every expert was once a beginner! 

You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, whether it be by taking on a new recruitment challenge or attending tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.

Make a difference

You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place! 

Teamwork makes the dream work

With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!

You are what you eat

You’ll get freshly prepared, healthy lunches and snacks (with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and halal options). Coffee snob? Don’t worry, our amazing Picnic barista has you covered.

Stay healthy 

Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials.  Also there are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing! 

Attractive package

We offer competitive compensation and a pension plan that looks out for your future self as well as 25 vacation days per year, so you can recharge your batteries. 

 

Commitment to equal opportunities 

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law. 

At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. 

 

Our recruitment process

Phone screening

Online assessment

Interviews

Assessment day

Closing interview

Offer

Apply now!