HR Specialist Recruitment

Olenex – Specialists in edible oils

Olenex supplies an extensive portfolio of high-quality edible oils and fats to customers across the globe. Thirteen refineries, located in strategic locations in Europe, produce a range of liquid as well as tropical oils. Producers, food and non-food, can rely on a team of specialists to find a tailor-made ingredient that exactly meets their requirements. In addition to its production, trading and sourcing crude materials maximise the portfolio within the land of edible oils and fats. Being committed to sustainability and honest trade, Olenex supports #SharedResponsibility, finding integral partnerships and building towards a 100% sustainable supply chain. 

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HR Specialist Recruitment

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU SPEAK, READ AND WRITE IN DUTCH

Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career? Do you enjoy connecting people with opportunities and want to grow into a broader HR role over time? Then this could be your perfect next move because this role offers the chance to shape recruitment processes while gradually expanding your expertise across the full HR spectrum.

We are looking for an HR Specialist Recruitment to join our international HR team.

In this role, you will initially focus on managing the end-to-end recruitment process for our Dutch operations. Over time, you will take on additional HR responsibilities, contributing to the development and implementation of broader HR initiatives.

You will work closely with hiring managers, HR colleagues in Germany and the Netherlands, and external partners to ensure a smooth and effective hiring process.

As recruitment stabilizes, your role will evolve to include areas such as onboarding, employee engagement, learning & development, and HR operations.

Your responsibilities are:

·       Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: from job posting and sourcing to interviews and hiring.

·       Serve as the main point of contact for recruitment, partnering closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to align hiring needs and provide market insights.

·       Source candidates through various channels, conduct interviews, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.

·       Collaborate with Marketing to enhance Olenex’s employer brand, represent the company at job fairs and events, and strengthen relationships with universities.

·       Act as a key user of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), supporting hiring managers and maintaining engaging and accurate career page content.

·       Monitor recruitment metrics and agency performance, integrating best practices and innovative sourcing methods to continuously improve hiring quality and efficiency.

·       Contribute to broader HR projects such as onboarding, employee engagement and learning & development.

Who are you?

Not sure if you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We value potential and motivation just as much as experience.

·       A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

·       Several years of hands-on recruitment experience or HR, ideally gained in an international or fast-paced environment.

·       Strong communication skills in Dutch and English; German is a plus.

·       Willingness to travel between locations as needed.

·       A collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across all levels.

·       Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

·       A proactive, hands-on attitude and flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment.

 PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU SPEAK, READ AND WRITE IN DUTCH

We offer you:
A dynamic role in an international environment with room to grow, where your ideas are welcomed and open communication is encouraged. We embrace your sense for accountability and stimulate personal development. Besides this we also offer:

·       Enthusiastic #TeamOlenex colleagues from all over the world

·       A competitive salary and multiple development options

·       13th month salary

·       30 days of leave per year  

·       Pension scheme fully paid by Olenex

·       The possibility to work from home in line with the company policy

·       We offer discount on health insurance and fitness