Talent Acquisition Specialist – Commerce

(Full-time / Part-time, 32-38 hours per week)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your recruitment expertise to strengthen the core of an expanding international retail brand? If you're passionate about sourcing top talent and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Action is growing rapidly, and we're looking to enhance our recruitment team by adding a Talent Acquisition Specialist specifically focused on our Commerce portfolio, which includes the buying and quality departments. Based at our international headquarters in Zwaagdijk-Oost, your main goal will be to attract and recruit exceptional talent aligned with Action’s ambitious international vision.
 

This is your daily action

As the Talent Acquisition Specialist for Commerce, you'll oversee and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for roles within buying and quality. You'll spend your days actively sourcing candidates from your carefully built talent pools on platforms such as LinkedIn, discussing recruitment needs with hiring managers, and proactively aligning with HR business partners on upcoming vacancies.

You'll strategically utilise various media channels, crafting compelling content such as testimonials and videos designed to engage and attract your target audience. Conducting candidate interviews and providing an outstanding candidate experience will be a core part of your role. When you've found the ideal candidate, you'll confidently extend an attractive offer and facilitate a seamless onboarding process.

Collaboration is at the heart of Action's success. You'll be part of a strategic partnership alongside HR business partners and hiring managers. Additionally, you'll join a dedicated HR team comprising a Head of Talent Acquisition, Talent Acquisition Team Lead, Recruitment Operations Specialist, six Recruiters, and a Recruitment Coordinator, all working together to achieve our shared goal of sourcing the right talent to drive Action's continued growth.
 

Meet your team

Join the Action HR expertise and business partner teams, professionals committed to making Action an amazing place for current and future colleagues. We're all about actively supporting our rapid international growth while having fun and innovating along the way. You’ll play a key role in improving our onboarding experience, optimising our recruitment processes, and diving into exciting side projects.

Curious about your future colleagues? Thijs, Mariska, and the rest of the team are excited to welcome you onboard!
 

This is you

You're skilled at identifying talent that aligns perfectly with the specific needs of the buying and quality departments. Your strategic insight positions you as a trusted advisor to HR business partners and management. Your excellent stakeholder management skills allow you to quickly build strong professional relationships.

Additionally, you have:

• HBO/Bachelor’s level education or thinking level
• At least 5 years of relevant recruitment experience
• Proven experience recruiting within the Netherlands or for Dutch companies
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
   

What we offer

Much more than you'd expect! From our bustling headquarters in the Netherlands, your impact will be felt throughout Europe. With over 2,900 stores across 12 countries, we have ambitious growth plans that promise exciting career opportunities for you. Action's culture is built around genuine values: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost-consciousness, and respect.

You can also count on:

• 24 vacation days, with the possibility to buy 5 extra days (based on a 38-hour workweek)
• Annual bonus between 7.5% and 15%, based on business and personal performance
• Flexible working hours and the option to work 40% remotely
• 15% staff discount at Action stores
• Excellent pension scheme, home working allowance, collective health insurance, and travel allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost is easily reachable from Amsterdam by car or public transport)

How we contribute to society

Beyond our stores, Action strives to make a positive societal and environmental impact. We sponsor over 2,500 children globally through SOS Children’s Villages, promote diversity with 124 nationalities represented within our team, source sustainable materials, and use energy-efficient solutions in our stores. Curious about our other initiatives? Join us and discover more!

Interested?

Action is proud to be an inclusive employer. If this role resonates with you, we warmly invite you to apply today!

What Happens Next

1. Submit your application.
2. We’ll review your application and respond promptly.
3. You'll be invited for an interview to see if we're a match.
4. If the first interview was positive, you'll complete an online assessment.
5. In the second interview, we’ll dive deeper into the role and your potential fit.
6. If it's a match, welcome aboard as our new Talent Acquisition Specialist - Commerce!

Throughout the recruitment process, your dedicated recruiter will be available to answer any questions and guide you along the way.