In a nutshell

Ever wondered what it’s like to hire, shape, and grow the teams behind Europe’s fastest-scaling online supermarket? 🥑📦✨

At Picnic, recruitment isn’t about filling vacancies, it’s 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, we’re 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 isn’t your typical company presentation. Through interactive discussions, collaborative challenges, and conversations with our TA  team, you'll get a firsthand look at how we approach hiring at scale—and the impact recruiters have from day one.

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

Picnic Behind the Hires

Recruiters at Picnic are more than talent finders—they’re 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, you’ll 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.

What's on the agenda?

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

Why join?

• 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.

Is this event for you?

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

• You hold (or recently completed) a BSc or MSc in Psychology, Business, HR, or a related field
• You have 0–2 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, HR, or a people-focused environment
• You’re curious about working in a fast-paced scale-up and eager to learn
• You enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and taking ownership
• You’re fluent in English (Dutch, German, or French is a plus!)

Program

📍 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

How to apply

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 there’s more: we’ll 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 you’re 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.

We’re excited to meet the next generation of recruitment talent—people who are curious, entrepreneurial, and ready to help shape the teams driving the future of online retail.