Talent Acquisition Specialist

Road is a fast-growing software company active in the dynamic electric driving (EV) market. We deliver the critical infrastructure that the EV charging ecosystem is built on. We do this through a purpose-built software platform supported by our unique expertise and world-class customer service. Road currently serves 20% of the Dutch market and we have firmly set our sights on repeating this success internationally. We exist at the intersection of cleantech and fintech and our mission is to make EV charging effortless for everyone.

About the role

Here at Road we value our people which is why we are seeking a skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our hyper-growth by sourcing top-notch candidates to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for determining job requirements, screening candidates, and forecasting hiring needs.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, two or three years of experience in talent acquisition, proficiency with applicant tracking systems, and an ability to devise sourcing strategies for potential applicants. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills for working closely with others across various departments.

Your responsibilities include:

• Use various methods to recruit and network with potential candidates including LinkedIn social media platforms, networking events and job fairs
• Conduct preliminary interviews with recruits to gauge interest, personality and salary requirements
• Actively work toward building a diverse qualified teams to support the organization
• Negotiating about terms of employment (Offer Management)
• Working closely with the HR team to ensure a consistent candidate recruitment journey
• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and candidate selection criteria
• Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline

What do we value in our candidates;

• Two or three years of experience in a talent acquisition or similar role
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Can think outside the box with workflow and processes
• Proficiency with social media, CV databases, and professional networks
• Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job requirements

What do we value in our candidates;

• Two or three years of experience in a talent acquisition or a similar role;
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods;
• You can think outside the box with workflow and processes;
• Proficiency with social media, CV databases, and professional networks;
• Experience using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates;
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

What do we offer in addition to your salary?

• Personal development opportunities
• A chance to make a difference in a sustainable and self-starting organization
• A young dynamic ambitious team. Besides hard work, we like to have fun with social events and team-building activities
• 8% Pension allowance
• 8% Holiday allowance
• This role is entitled to participate in the company SAR programme at the corresponding level
• We believe you have to recharge too! This is why you are entitled to our ‘fair use holiday policy’
• A laptop
• Daily lunch and drinks at our own bar;

More about us

We believe in being open-minded and challenging ourselves to continuously strive for the best results. We are transitioning from start-up to scale-up which requires a more structured and process-driven approach to reach the next stage of our growth. As the world scales up to meet the EV charging demand, we’re ready for this once-in-a-century mobility revolution. Are you ready to help us grow and make EV charging effortless for everyone? Join our team of 135+ colleagues working in our Amsterdam HQ.