Junior ESG Specialist

Job Title: Junior ESG Specialist

Summary: Randstad Global is hiring a Junior ESG Specialist based in Diemen, The Netherlands (Hybrid / CET), to oversee non-financial data consolidation, drive CSRD and ESRS reporting compliance, and specialize in Social impact metrics across global operating companies.

Location & Working Conditions

• Location: Diemen, The Netherlands (Hybrid)

What Does a Junior ESG Specialist at Randstad Do?

Important Note: This is a Corporate Non-Financial & ESG Reporting Role, NOT a Generalist Environmental/Sustainability Strategy Role. The core focus is on non-financial consolidation under CSRD/ESRS standards, auditing collaboration, and social impact tracking.

What You Will Achieve

• CSRD & ESRS Compliance: Consolidate quarterly Non-Financial Reporting (NFR) data across global operating companies for the Randstad annual report under CSRD and EU Taxonomy guidelines.
• Social Impact Focus: Lead tracking for key Social (S) metrics including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), workplace health & safety, and global labor rights aligning with Randstad’s people-first HR mission.
• Reporting & Audit Partnership: Prepare external ESG disclosures, monitor KPIs, and collaborate directly with external auditors to ensure data assurance and compliance.
• Process Automation & AI Integration: Implement AI tools to accelerate data analysis, streamline reporting workflows, and integrate modern tech (Tagetik, PowerBI, M365).
• Emissions & Climate Support: Support GHG Scope 1-3 emission calculations, SBTi project reporting, and minor financial accounting alignment.
• Stakeholder Enablement: Act as the global sparring partner and point of contact to educate and train regional operating companies on ESG guidelines.

What You Need to Succeed

Academic & Professional Background

• Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Experience Level: 0–2 years of experience or a strong academic/internship background in ESG reporting, auditing, labor standards, or sustainability. Graduates with relevant experience are welcome to apply.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of accounting/consolidation and familiarity with ESG frameworks (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, TCFD, GHG Protocol).

Key Skills & Characteristics

• AI & Analytical Skills: Drive to leverage AI tools alongside strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Mindset: Extroverted, hands-on, proactive in improving efficiency, and comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment.

Why Join Randstad Global?

• Impactful Mission: Work at the world's largest talent company, supporting a global network of 38,000 employees across 39 markets.
• Career Growth: Early-career entry-level exposure directly reporting into Senior Financial/ESG Managers, backed by extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: A purpose-led, supportive workplace boasting a 52% female management representation and a strong work-life balance.

apply today to join the team:

Reach out to our recruitment business partner, swathi.burugu@randstad.com for the full job spec and a confidential discussion.

About Us

the world around us

We live in extraordinary times. Technology, society, the job market - they’re all rapidly advancing, and opening up previously unimagined opportunities. With innovation driving the world of work even faster, many of us are left wondering: how can I find a job that works for me?

people at the heart of everything we do

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do; this goes for our clients, our candidates, our employees and society. By combining our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies, we support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call this Human Forward.

what do you get in return?

In return for your talent and effort we pay a good, competitive salary and offer attractive benefits. Job security and a great work-life balance mean we take care of each other. Imagine having an instant network where everyone wants you to succeed. And we have the numbers to back that up: we’re 38,331 employees strong, with over 4,800 offices in 38 countries. And 47% of our management is female.

Randstad’s performance standards are high, but as a team, we’ll make sure you reach and even exceed them through a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Joining our team means getting to work with great people. Each of them is crucial to maintaining our open-minded, entrepreneurial, and vibrant company culture.
Sure you’ll work hard, but this hard work is also rewarded, and success is celebrated. It’s the culture you’ll find in any of our global Randstad offices.

human forward starts with you

Randstad’s purpose is: supporting people and organizations in realizing their true potential. And this starts with making your work meaningful every day. It’s people-work at its best. Making work meaningful. So if you recognize yourself in the profile above, we gladly invite you to apply for this role.

about Randstad

The Randstad Group is a global leader in the HR services industry and specialized in solutions in the field of flexible work and human resources services. Our services range from regular temporary Staffing and permanent placements to Inhouse Services, Professionals, and HR Solutions (including Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Managed Services Programs, and outplacement). In 2017, Randstad generated revenue of € 23.3 billion. Randstad was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands. Randstad N.V. is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, where options for stocks in Randstad are also traded. For more information, see www.randstad.com.