Junior Talent Partner
At a glance
Junior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Picnic. Amsterdam.
Pay not stated Talent Partner salary
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What you'll do
- Run hiring from the first candidate contact through the final offer
- Work with hiring managers to clarify role needs and shape hiring choices
- Find candidates through varied sourcing approaches and keep the pipeline active
- Create hiring initiatives such as traineeships, business courses or spotlight campaigns
- Use recruitment data to improve the process and keep candidate interactions smooth
What you bring
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, business, HR or a related subject
- Up to two years of recruitment experience in a fast-moving setting
- You can work fluently in English
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone who enjoys hands-on recruiting, building relationships and adapting as hiring needs change. You’ll work with hiring managers and recruiters based in the Netherlands, Germany and France. Dutch, German or French is an advantage.
From the employer
In a nutshell
At Picnic, we’re growing fast, both in our logistics and in the complexity of our challenges. Whether you’re hiring operational leaders to keep our supply chain running smoothly, or sharp analytical minds to solve strategic challenges, as a Talent Partner at Picnic you’ll play a key role in building the teams that shape our future. This is not your average recruitment role. It’s dynamic, hands-on, and comes with serious ownership and impact.
Tricks of the trade
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Take ownership of the hiring process: from first outreach to final offer, you’ll run recruitment from start to finish.
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Build strong relationships: work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and make strategic hiring decisions.
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Find and attract the best talent: get creative with sourcing strategies and keep the pipeline flowing, even when things get tricky.
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Think out of the box: launch new initiatives like traineeships, business courses or spotlight campaigns to bring hiring to life.
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Create unforgettable candidate experiences: from the first chat to the final offer, make every step engaging and smooth.
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Let data guide you: track what works, adjust where needed, and keep improving the way we hire.
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Stay ahead of the curve: anticipate needs, adapt to shifting priorities, and be ready when new roles pop up.
Here’s why you might love recruitment at Picnic..
🚀 Impact from day one: you’re not just sending offers; you’re literally shaping the future of Picnic.
🌎 International team: work with recruiters from all over the world based in NL, DE & FR.
🏡 Flat hierarchy: enjoy the freedom to test ideas, break stuff (in a good way), and actually make an impact.
📊 Data over gut feeling: we don’t just guess who’s a good hire - we use smart tools and insights to get it right
💡 Learn, grow, repeat: fast-paced, tons of support, and endless chances to level up your career
Your superpowers
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Business, HR, or a related field.
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0 - 2 years of Recruitment experience in a dynamic environment.
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Fluency in English. Dutch, German or French? Big plus!
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A hands-on, get-it-done mentality: if something needs fixing, you’re on it.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills: you’ll need to challenge, push back, and influence hiring decisions.
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Comfortable with the unknown: where new roles and priorities pop up often.
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Curious, driven, and eager to grow fast.
Picnic perks
🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks
Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.
🚴🏼♂️Health insurance discount & bike plan
We have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent-to-own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate
✍🏼 Learning & development
You’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses.
All the rest
At Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well. ;)