Talent Acquisition - Internship (German Speaker)

Picnic; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 8,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free professional weekly language courses

Lunch and snacks provided

Access to mental health support and workshops

Diverse company culture with events

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Amsterdam seeks a Talent Acquisition Intern (German Speaker) to join their Recruitment team. The role involves sourcing candidates, designing recruitment strategies, and working with internal teams. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Master's program in related fields and possess excellent communication skills in both English and German. The internship offers €800 salary per month, and the opportunity for professional growth in a diverse environment with over 80 nationalities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program.
• Prior internships or working-student experience, preferably in active sourcing or recruiting.
• Available for 40 hrs per week for a minimum of 4 months.
• EU citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with recruiters and internal teams to understand requirements for open positions.
• Source potential candidates using various search techniques.
• Design and execute strategies to build talent pipelines.
• Provide valuable input to enhance recruitment processes.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German

Active sourcing or recruiting experience

Proactive and solution-driven

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, HRM, Business Administration or similar

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

Job description

Picnic is looking for a Talent Acquisition Intern (German Speaker) to join our Recruitment team.

In a nutshell

Our Recruitment team plays a crucial role in finding top talent worldwide and persuading them to join Picnic. If you have excellent communication skills, thrive on identifying the right profiles, and know how to get candidates excited about unique challenges, we want to hear from you! Understanding the profiles we seek is key, as finding the right people is vital to our success.

You will take full ownership of your fulfilling roles, organize recruitment initiatives and source the best talent out there. If you are proactive, solution-driven and excited to grow our business, we’d love to meet you.

This is not a support role - it’s an entry point into Talent Acquisition. Our goal is to build a lasting partnership. We’re eager to consider high-performing interns for full-time roles to continue shaping Picnic's future together.

Tricks of the trade

• Collaboration: You'll work closely with our recruiters and various internal teams to understand the specific requirements for open positions
• Sourcing: Using LinkedIn Search and other search techniques, you'll actively look for potential candidates and approach them to explore opportunities at Picnic
• Strategy: You will design and execute creative strategies to build robust talent pipelines, taking full ownership of the search for unique talent while aligning with broader team goals
• Innovation: You'll bring fresh ideas and provide valuable input to enhance our talent pipeline processes and improve overall recruitment outcomes

For example, every year at Picnic we organize a Business Course event for potential Analyst candidates. In 2026, it could be YOU the one recruiting for it, together with the support of our colleagues.

Your superpowers

• You are currently enrolled in a Master’s programma in Psychology, HRM, Business Administration or similar fields
• You have prior internships or working‑student experience, preferably in active sourcing or recruiting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German
• You are available for 40 hrs p/w, for a minimum of 4 months
• You have EU citizenship (mandatory)
• Note: this is a regular internship opportunity (no thesis internship or project internship)

At Picnic, we use Greenhouse as our ATS. It's great if you're familiar with it or if you're curious to learn!

Picnic Perks

🚀Every expert was once a beginner!

You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.

🌍Make a difference

You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place!

🤝Teamwork makes the dream work

With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after‑work drinks to our company ski trip and more!

🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks

Our offices are equipped with fully‑fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.

💪Stay healthy

Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials.

There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing!

💰Attractive package

We offer €800 per month gross salary for a full-time internship, along with a laptop and phone to support your work. Travel costs can also be reimbursed, depending on your location.