Are you a recruitment professional with a keen eye for talent and experience in wholesale and logistics? Fresh Solutions Netherlands in Waddinxveen, a leader in warehousing and supply chain solutions, is looking for a Recruiter to help us find and secure top talent within the fruit and vegetable industry. You’ll be essential in shaping our team and driving recruitment excellence!
Your Role as Recruiter?
You’ll take ownership of the entire candidate journey—from initial sourcing to offer negotiation and contract finalization. With your expertise in the Dutch recruitment landscape and the latest recruitment technologies, you’ll play a pivotal role in positioning Fresh Solutions as an employer of choice. Your key responsibilities include:
- Candidate Sourcing & Attraction: Design and execute strategic sourcing plans using job boards, professional networks, and partnerships with specialized recruitment agencies.
- Screening & Evaluation: Review applications, conduct interviews, and assess candidates for both cultural fit and skills alignment using behavioral interviewing techniques.
- Process Optimization: Manage and enhance the recruitment process to deliver an outstanding experience for candidates and hiring managers, continuously identifying ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Offer Negotiation: Lead negotiations on salary, benefits, and start dates, draft contracts, and oversee final hiring decisions in compliance with Dutch labor law.
In this role, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring Fresh Solutions attracts and secures top talent, strengthening our team and our employer brand.
What we offer?
About Fresh Solutions
Join Fresh Solutions Netherlands B.V., a global market leader and wholesaler in the fresh produce (AGF/FMCG) industry, delivering sustainable and efficient solutions to customers and suppliers worldwide. With over 400 passionate colleagues in Waddinxveen and a state-of-the-art 36,000 m² warehouse, we handle an average of 150,000 to 200,000 units per week, ensuring top-quality service and operations in the fast-paced fresh produce sector. Our 4-person HR team in the Netherlands is dedicated not only to attracting top talent but also to fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace. We manage the full employee experience, from recruitment and onboarding to professional development and employee relations. Our goal is to support a positive, high-performance culture that drives both individual growth and organizational success.
At Fresh Solutions, we prioritize innovation, speed, sustainability, and a positive, collaborative work culture. As a full-service provider of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and plants, we are proud to be part of the renowned Greenyard Group. From our Waddinxveen location, we serve one of the largest retailers in Europe, supplying them with the freshest products every day. Our Waddinxveen hub houses three key divisions:
- Fresh Solutions Netherlands B.V. (vegetables & fruits)
- Fresh Solutions Flowers B.V. (flowers & plants)
- Greenyard Supply Chain Services (logistics)
Are you ready to become part of an international team that drives sustainable growth? This is your opportunity!
What You’ll Bring
You are a driven professional, ready to take the next step in your career. With your hands-on mentality, multitasking skills and attention to detail, you ensure that our recruitment processes run smoothly.
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field with 3-5 years’ recruiting experience in the Netherlands.
- Industry Knowledge: Background in FMCG, wholesale, or logistics is a plus, especially within the fruit and vegetable sector.
- Skillset: Strong Dutch labor law knowledge, expertise in social media recruiting, and proficiency in MS Office and ATS software, preferably CVWarehouse.
- Languages: Fluent in Dutch and English, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Why choose Fresh Solutions?
- At Fresh Solutions, we believe that our employees are the key to our success. We offer an environment where growth and development are prioritized.
- A dynamic and stimulating work environment with friendly colleagues and a strong team dynamic.
- Space for freedom and independence in an organization with short communication lines.
- A competitive starting salary that aligns with your expertise and experience, based on a 32-hour workweek.
- Opportunities for a long-term contract, excellent secondary benefits such as a fully paid pension, 26 vacation days, and access to a phone, and tablet.
- Growth opportunities: We offer a unique chance to grow alongside our global organization and the market.
- Hybrid working opportunities, flexible hours and remote working.
- Make an impact: Work within a smaller organization with the benefits of a large group.
- Innovation and development: We are looking for someone who can contribute to the modernization of our processes.
How to Apply
Do you see yourself in this role and are you excited to join our team? We invite you to apply! Please submit your CV and cover letter via the application button below. If you have any questions or would like to have an introduction call, please contact Annamarie Leerink, HR Advisor at +31 612 550 996. We look forward to receiving your application!
Diversity and Inclusion
Fresh Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone.
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