Recruiter Data & AI

DEPT®; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events

Guest speakers

Learning & development

Buddy program

Client exposure

Hybrid work policy

Vacation days

Learning Menu

Wellbeing support

NS Card

Job summary

DEPT® is seeking a Recruiter to grow the Data & AI services team across EMEA. You will partner with hiring teams, shape roles, and manage end-to-end recruitment for Data Analysts, AI Engineers, Consultants, and Data Scientists.

You will champion candidate experience, build pipelines, use market insights, and collaborate with leadership. Fluency in Dutch and English is required, and in-house digital agency experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• In-house recruitment experience in a digital or integrated agency.
• Experience hiring for AI Engineering and Data Analytics roles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring teams and advise on recruitment best practices.
• Champion candidate experience across EMEA and represent the brand.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from job briefing to offer.
• Leverage market data to inform hiring strategies.
• Build proactive talent pipelines and market maps.

Skills

In-house recruitment

AI engineering hiring

Data analytics hiring

EMEA markets

Stakeholder management

Direct sourcing

Boolean search

Market mapping

Data-driven hiring

Dutch

English

Tools

Boolean search

Job description

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company operating at the intersection of technology and marketing. Its specialists deliver services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data.

Job purpose

As a Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the agency by growing the Data & AI services team across EMEA. The Data & AI team has deep expertise in leveraging AI and works with teams across DEPT® to solve challenging problems for leading brands. You will hire the talent that solves these challenges, including Data Analysts, AI Engineers, Consultants, and Data Scientists.

You will embody DEPT®'s culture as the initial ambassador for candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive experience throughout their recruitment journey. By collaborating closely with hiring teams, you will gain a deep understanding of role requirements, deliver regular updates on hiring progress, and offer valuable market insights to support informed decision-making together with the leadership team.

What you’ll do

• Be a business partner to hiring teams, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring recruitment best practice.
• Champion candidate experience across EMEA, making sure every future Depster feels the "small enough to care" side of DEPT® from first touch.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job briefing, sourcing, and screening through to offer acceptance.
• Use market data and insights to advise management teams on recruitment best practices and strategies.
• Build and own proactive talent pipelines and market maps so searches never start cold.

What you’ll bring

• Previous in-house recruitment experience inside a digital or integrated agency.
• A track record of hiring across AI Engineering and Data Analytics, with a strong understanding of these roles and where to find the best candidates.
• Experience recruiting in multiple EMEA markets.
• Comfort managing senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation, with the confidence to push back and lead hiring strategies.
• Direct-sourcing experience, including Boolean search, market mapping, and pedigree mapping across rivals.
• Data fluency and the ability to build and defend a hiring story with metrics.
• A proactive and autonomous mindset.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English.

What you’ll get

• Social and cultural events, with opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational talks with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• A buddy programme to help you through your first weeks at DEPT®.
• The opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across industries.

We offer

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year.
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs to develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Support for health and wellbeing through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• A discount on your lease bike and hassle-free commuting with an NS Business Card.

Why DEPT®?

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for clients, colleagues, and the world being built together.