Working Student - Talent Acquisition
PICNIC
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Description
In a nutshellÂ
Our Recruitment team plays a crucial role in finding top talent worldwide and persuading them to join Picnic. If you have excellent communication skills, thrive on identifying the right profiles, and know how to get candidates excited about unique challenges, we want to hear from you! Understanding the profiles we seek is key, as finding the right people is vital to our success. As a working student, you get the opportunity to join our Recruitment team - helping with events, sourcing, and recruitment initiatives! We are looking for someone who can support our team for at least 16-20 hours a week (the more the merrier).Â
Tricks of the trade
- Collaboration: You'll work closely with our recruiters and various internal teams to understand the specific requirements for open positions
- Sourcing: Using LinkedIn Search and other search techniques, you'll actively look for potential candidates and approach them to explore opportunities at Picnic
- Strategy: You'll support the team with creative strategies that help build the talent pipelines with unique talent
- Innovation: You'll bring fresh ideas and provide valuable input to enhance our talent pipeline processes and improve overall recruitment outcomes
For example, every year at Picnic we organize a Business Course event for potential Analyst candidates (see video here). In 2026, it could be YOU the one recruiting for it, together with the support of our Analytics Recruitment team.Â
Your superpowers
- You are currently pursuing studies in Psychology, HRM, Business Administration or similar fields
- You have prior internships or working-student experience, preferably in active sourcing or recruiting
- You are ambitious and dare to generate and share cool ideas all the time
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and preferably also Dutch, German or French
- You are a team player with strong organizational skills and attention to detailÂ
At Picnic, we use Greenhouse as our ATS. It's great if you're familiar with it or if you're curious to learn!
Picnic Perks
đEvery expert was once a beginner!Youâll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. đMake a difference
Youâll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean youâll also be contributing to making the world a better place! đ€Teamwork makes the dream work
With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, youâll 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!đ„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.đȘStay healthy
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! đ°Attractive packageYouâll receive a gross hourly wage of âŹ16,75 (all inclusive) along with a laptop and phone to support your work. Travel costs can also be reimbursed, depending on your location.Â
About this role
Picnic's Recruitment team is looking for a working student to support their efforts to source and attract talent across the organization. You'd spend at least 16â20 hours per week collaborating with recruiters to identify candidates on LinkedIn, help shape recruitment strategies, and contribute ideas to strengthen talent pipelines. The role offers real ownershipâyou might help organize recruitment events like Picnic's annual Business Course for analyst candidates, working directly with the team to bring them to life.
The ideal candidate is studying Psychology, HRM, Business Administration, or a related field and has prior experience in sourcing or recruiting, either through internships or previous working-student roles. You'll need strong English communication skills (Dutch, German, or French is a plus) and the ability to work collaboratively while managing details carefully. Familiarity with Greenhouse ATS is helpful but not required.
You'd be based in Amsterdam working in-office, earning âŹ16,75 gross per hour with a laptop, phone, and reimbursed travel costs. Beyond compensation, Picnic offers professional development through Lunch & Learn sessions and soft skills training, mental health support, sports communities, daily fresh lunches, and a genuinely international team environment across 80+ nationalities.
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