Short description

A leading international player in environmental and marine infrastructure is seeking a freelance Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist to support their Dutch operations. This hybrid role is based in Amsterdam, and candidates must already reside in the Netherlands, possess a valid Dutch work permit or EU citizenship, and speak fluent Dutch. The assignment is initially for 3 months, with the possibility of extension.

Function description

The Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist will provide temporary support to a high-impact environmental division. The role involves hands-on recruitment, process analysis, and strategic planning to enhance talent acquisition efforts in the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities:

Short Term (0-3 months):

• Actively support recruitment for current vacancies.
• Review and analyse existing recruitment processes and tools.

Medium Term (3-9 months):

• Design and implement a structured recruitment plan with measurable KPIs.
• Build partnerships with educational institutions (e.g., universities, colleges).
• Establish and optimise collaboration with external search agencies.
• Maximise the use of sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.

Long Term (9+ months):

• Contribute to the development of a sustainable employer branding strategy.
• Help embed a future-proof recruitment policy aligned with business goals.

Requirements

• Proven experience in recruitment (in-house and/or agency side).
• In-depth knowledge of the Dutch labour market and sourcing channels.

Experience working with:

• Educational institutions (internships, traineeships, etc.)
• External recruitment partners and contracting processes
• Employer branding and labour market communication

Other skills:

• Skilled in using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Comfortable operating at both operational and advisory levels.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise HR and business leaders.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written).
• Living in the Netherlands and available for hybrid work (partially on-site in Amsterdam).
• Freelance availability with a valid Dutch work permit or EU citizenship.
• Initial contract duration: 3 months, with the option to extend.

Do you see yourself reflected on this role? Apply today!