Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter)

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.

Want to be part of this mission? We’re looking for a passionate Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic team in Amsterdam and help us scale up with the brightest minds out there.

Great ideas need great people. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in finding exceptional talent to keep our ambitions rolling. With your sharp intuition and excellent recruitment skills, you’ll manage the entire hiring process—from the first hello to the offer stage.

You’ll collaborate with our team of 30+ recruiters and sourcers across four key domains (Technology, Strategy & Analytics, Supply Chain & Operations, and Business). Together, we’re not just hiring— we have a key role in our rapidly-growing company, where we help build the best milkman on earth by hiring the best talents out there. Are you ready to become a Picnic ambassador?

• Find and hire exceptional talent: Be the matchmaker between candidates and their dream roles at Picnic.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment: From screening CVs to negotiating offers, you’ll run the show with precision and insight.
• Pipeline powerhouse: Keep a robust roster of top candidates.
• Innovate like a pro: Design and execute creative strategies to build talent pools.
• Candidate champion: Create an unforgettable experience for everyone who steps into our process.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 0-4 years of experience in Recruitment, preferably in a dynamic and international environment
• Top-notch communication and organizational skills—you’re the glue that holds the process together.
• Fluency in English and Dutch (bonus points for German!)
• A passion for people, recruitment, and creating a great candidate experience
• A creative and innovative approach to talent acquisition

• You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.

• You’ll work in an awesome scale-up 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!

• 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’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.

• 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.
• There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing!

• We offer competitive compensation and a pension plan that looks out for your future self.

• We have an office first policy (the tasty lunch and Barista-made coffee may be a factor), but where possible, we like to enable people to work in ways that suit their working styles.

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.