Behind the Hires: Recruiter Speed-date

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In a nutshell

Ever wondered what it’s like to hire, shape, and grow the teams behind Europe’s fastest-scaling online supermarket? 🥑📦✨

Recruitment at Picnic isn’t about filling roles — it’s about building the teams that power a fast, tech-driven, data-led scale-up. From hiring Category Managers to launching new countries, our recruiters play a pivotal role in every part of the business.

Now, we’re inviting you inside.
Join us on January 29th at Picnic HQ in Amsterdam for an exclusive early-career recruiter event: a masterclass + speed-date experience designed for ambitious, curious talent eager to explore what a career in recruitment at Picnic could look like.

This is your chance to see how we hire at scale, learn from our team, and experience firsthand how much ownership early-career recruiters have at Picnic.

If you’re driven, people-focused, and excited about solving real hiring challenges — this is where your journey begins!

Picnic Behind the Hires

Recruiters at Picnic are more than pipeline builders — they’re talent advisors, business partners, and growth accelerators.
From day one, you’ll own processes, shape hiring strategies, and work closely with teams across Tech, Commercial, Operations, and Leadership.

During this event, you’ll meet the teams designing these processes, learn how we combine data with creativity, and discover the impact recruiters have on a business operating at European scale.

What's on the agenda?

17:00 - Doors open & welcome drinks 
17:20 - Welcome & Introduction to Recruitment at Picnic
17:40 - Masterclass: Hiring at Scale
16:30 - Recruitment Speed Dates
19:40 - Networking drinks & food 

Why join?

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Get a real, insider view of what recruitment looks like in a fast-scaling environment
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Explore how Picnic recruiters use data, creativity, and ownership to hire smarter and faster
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Connect with fellow early-career recruiters 
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Experience the energy, culture and people that make Picnic a fun and inspiring place to work!

Is this event for you?

We have limited spots available and will make a CV-based selection, followed by a short phone call with our recruiters. You’re a great fit if: 

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You hold (or recently completed) a BSc or MSc in Psychology, Business, HR, or a related field 
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You have 0–2 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition + you’re curious about working in a scale-up environment
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You bring a business mindset and want to be more than a CV-screener
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You’re fluent in English (Dutch, German or French is a plus!)

Program

📍 Location: Picnic HQ, Amsterdam 
 📅 Date: January 29th, 2026
 ⏰ Time: 17:00 - 20:00 CET 
 🧠 Format: Welcome, master class, recruiter speed dates, and networking session 
 🥂 Food, drinks will be provided 

How to apply

Apply via this page by submitting your CV before January 22nd, 23:59 CET. 

After the event, you'll have the opportunity for an informal “no-strings-attached” chat with our Recruiters. 

 

We’re excited to meet the next generation of recruitment talent—ready to innovate, challenge conventional hiring, and shape the teams that drive the future of online retail with us!

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