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Junior Recruiter - Tech (German speaking)
 

People 📍 Amsterdam 

In a nutshell

At Picnic, we’re on a mission to build the best milkman on earth. But great ideas need great people – and that’s where you come in. As a recruiter with a proven track record, you fit into our fast-paced rhythm with ease. Thriving off responsibility, you are driven by finding 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. As a central part of our ever-expanding company, you have fun filling in diverse roles, with a focus on our Technology & Engineering team. You love to prioritize, organize and ensure a smooth recruitment process for each applicant.

Tricks of the trade

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Be a talent matchmaker - work closely with hiring managers to crack the code on what makes the perfect fit for every team.
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Find & attract the best - get creative with your sourcing strategies, stay sharp when competition is fierce, and don’t sweat it when applications are slow—you’ll find a way.
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Launch epic initiatives - boost our tech brand and improve visibility in tech communities and the academic world.
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Keep the talent pipeline flowing - whether we need someone now or later, you’ll have a bench of top candidates ready to go.
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Create a candidate experience they’ll rave about - from the first chat to the final offer, you’ll make sure every step is engaging, exciting, and unforgettable.

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 degree in Business, Psychology, HR, or a related field.
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1-4 years of recruitment experience, ideally in an analytical or strategy-driven environment.
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Excellent communication skills - you can pitch Picnic’s mission with confidence.
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Fluency in English and German.
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A data-driven mindset and enthusiasm for launching creative talent initiatives.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills - you’ll need to challenge, push back, and influence hiring decisions.

Ready to build the future with us?

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. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and more. 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. 

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. And we’re the only ones in the world doing it all by ourselves. From our fully automated fulfillment centre to delivery algorithms and marketing campaigns: we do it all in-house. Our team consists of 85+ nationalities and we’re always looking for new talent. Ready for the ride?

Recruitment Process

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cv screening
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CV screening

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phone screening
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Phone screening

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assessment day
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Assessment day

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interviews
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Interviews

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closing interview
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Closing interview

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Offer

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. 

Get in touch with our recruiters

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Laura Tinte - Recruiter