Talent Acquisition Specialist

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.

VACANCY TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Would you like to work in an international environment? Are you a strong communicator and networker who enjoys bringing people together? Do you thrive in both team settings and independent work? Are you ready to take on significant responsibility? If so, this role is perfect for you!

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end talent acquisition process for our recruitment activities in the Netherlands. You will be the recruitment expert for Olenex—specialized in attracting the right people and ensuring that all recruitment activities run smoothly. From sourcing and attracting candidates to hiring and onboarding top talent, you will work in close partnership with our hiring managers.

You will also collaborate closely with the team in Germany to ensure consistent hiring practices across regions, bridging the needs of both the organization and its employees throughout the hiring process.

This role includes business travel between our locations to support effective collaboration and the successful implementation of HR initiatives.

You will be an integral part of our dynamic HR Team, reporting to our Talent Manager and working closely with colleagues in both the Netherlands and Germany.

Your responsibilities are:

· Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals, managing the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting to onboarding.

· 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.

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.

· Experience in talent acquisition, ideally in an international or fast-paced environment.

· Solid understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes, sourcing techniques, and recruitment tools.

· Proficiency in ATS systems and Microsoft Office.

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

· 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.

· Willingness to travel between locations as needed.

We offer you:

A dynamic and a Rotterdam-based job within an inspiring and dynamic team, having the opportunity to bring your ideas in an open communication environment. 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 1 day from home

· Working from home allowance

· We offer discount on health insurance and fitness

Interested? Apply now! If you are interested in filling this vacancy and our company, please send us your resume and cover letter to jobs@olenex.com. You can directly apply on this page. For more information about the company, you can check www.olenex.com.