Talent Acquisition Specialist

Join Picnic as a Talent Acquisition Specialist

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 Acquisition Specialist 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

• Take ownership of the hiring process: from first outreach to final offer, you’ll run recruitment from start to finish.
• Build strong relationships: work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and make strategic hiring decisions.
• Find and attract the best talent: get creative with sourcing strategies and keep the pipeline flowing, even when things get tricky.
• Think out of the box: launch new initiatives like traineeships, business courses or spotlight campaigns to bring hiring to life.
• Create unforgettable candidate experiences: from the first chat to the final offer, make every step engaging and smooth.
• Let data guide you: track what works, adjust where needed, and keep improving the way we hire.
• 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Business, HR, or a related field.
• 0 - 4 years of Recruitment experience in a dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English. Dutch, German or French? Big plus!
• A hands-on, get-it-done mentality: if something needs fixing, you’re on it.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills: you’ll need to challenge, push back, and influence hiring decisions.
• Comfortable with the unknown: where new roles and priorities pop up often.
• 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. 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

1. CV Screening
2. Phone Screening
3. Online test
4. Interviews
5. Assessment day
6. Closing interview

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.