Picnic Behind the Hires

Ever wondered what its like to hire shape and grow the teams behind Europes fastest-scaling online supermarket

At Picnic recruitment isnt about filling vacancies its about building the teams that drive growth innovation and expansion across Europe. From hiring Category Managers and Software Engineers to supporting launches in entirely new markets recruiters play a key role in shaping the future of the business.

Now were inviting you inside.

Join us on September 3rd at Picnic HQ in Amsterdam for an exclusive early-career recruitment event designed for ambitious curious talent eager to explore what a career in talent acquisition at Picnic could look like.

This isnt your typical company presentation. Through interactive discussions collaborative challenges and conversations with our TA team youll get a firsthand look at how we approach hiring at scaleand the impact recruiters have from day one.

If youre people-driven commercially minded and energized by solving real business challenges this is your opportunity to experience recruitment at Picnic up close.

Recruiters at Picnic are more than talent finderstheyre strategic partners problem solvers and growth enablers.

From day one recruiters take ownership of hiring processes partner closely with stakeholders across the business and help shape the teams that power our continued growth.

During this event youll meet the people behind our hiring success learn how we combine data creativity and business thinking and experience some of the real challenges our recruiters tackle every day.

17:00 Doors open welcome drinks & check-in
17:30 Opening talk: Recruitment at Picnic
18:00 Interactive round-table discussions with our recruiters
19:00 Mini recruitment case challenge
19:45 Networking drinks & food

• Gain an insider view of recruitment in a fast-scaling international scale-up
• Explore how Picnic recruiters combine ownership data and creativity to solve hiring challenges
• Collaborate with recruiters and fellow attendees through interactive sessions
• Put your problem-solving skills to the test during a real-world recruitment challenge
• Experience the culture energy and people that make Picnic a unique place to work
• Stand out and fast-track your application: exceptional participants may get the opportunity to fast-track their application process for future recruitment opportunities at Picnic.

We have limited spots available and will make a CV-based selection followed by a short phone call with one of our recruiters. Youre a great fit if:

• You hold (or recently completed) a BSc or MSc in Psychology Business HR or a related field
• You have 02 years of experience in recruitment talent acquisition HR or a people-focused environment
• Youre curious about working in a fast-paced scale-up and eager to learn
• You enjoy solving problems building relationships and taking ownership
• Youre fluent in English (Dutch German or French is a plus!)

Location: Picnic HQ Amsterdam
Date: September 3rd 2026
Time: 17:00 20:30 CET
Format: Opening talk interactive round tables mini case challenge and networking session
Food and drinks provided

Apply via this page by submitting your CV before August 27th.

We have limited spots available and will make a CV-based selection followed by a short phone call with one of our recruiters.

And theres more: well be keeping an eye out for standout participants throughout the event. If you make a strong impression during the discussions and recruitment challenge you may have the opportunity to fast-track your application process for future recruitment opportunities at Picnic.

Whether youre already sure that recruitment is the path for you or simply curious to explore it further this is your chance to meet the team get a real taste of the work and potentially take the next step in your career with Picnic.

Were excited to meet the next generation of recruitment talentpeople who are curious entrepreneurial and ready to help shape the teams driving the future of online retail.