Recruiter

Blue Phoenix is searching for a Group Recruiter. As Group Recruiter, you are the first point of contact for hiring managers when filling HQ and group-wide roles at Blue Phoenix. You run the full recruitment process, from the intake and support with the job description, through selection and interview coordination, to negotiating the offer. You ensure candidates and hiring managers have a smooth, consistent experience. You work closely with the Group HR manager and the HR teams and follow the shared standards and policies set at Group level. Your goal is to improve speed and quality of hiring and lower external costs for recruitment. You'll report to the Head of Legal & Compliance and the role is based in the Netherlands (Rotterdam-Alexander).

Key Responsibilities

• Setup a group framework for recruitment, strong focus on internal recruitment (Linkedin etc.) and in parallel a dedicated network of specialized agencies with aligned and cost-efficient SLA’s.
• Group Recruitment for HQ, group-wide and local roles in the Netherlands.
• Liaise with Group HR, hiring managers and the HR offices: perform intake, agree the profile, salary scale, timeline and selection process, and keep them updated on progress
• Coach hiring managers and help them draft job descriptions and vacancy texts
• Proactively source and approach candidates through job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, networks and external agencies and present them after screening to the hiring managers in the required salary scales/ranges.
• Manage the relationship with external recruitment agencies, including reviewing terms and conditions and monitoring performance by SLA’s and KPI’s.
• Screen CVs with hiring managers and conduct first screening calls
• Schedule all interview stages for hiring managers and candidates
• Support the selection process: collect interview feedback, schedule next rounds of interviews and advise on the decision
• Ensure a professional candidate experience with timely, respectful communication
• Hand over new joiners to HR for onboarding and contribute to the group onboarding program
• Manage and implement efficient recruitment processes within group and train managers on these processes
• Set up employer branding to attract and retain talent in a competitive industries
• Regular reporting based on KPI’s towards Head of Legal & Compliance and Board

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Attractive year-end allowance
• Travel allowance
• 27 days’ holiday, with the option to buy 5 extra days and, depending on age, additional days
• Discount on fitness subscriptions
• Substantial retirement plan
• Hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment experience, preferably in a multinational organisation
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or a related/relevant field
• Proven experience managing the full recruitment cycle, including offer negotiation
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience advising hiring managers
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and candidate sourcing
• Experience aligning or standardising recruitment processes across teams, locations or countries
• Strong communication and organisational skills, able to manage multiple vacancies and stakeholders at once
• Fluency in English, with Dutch as a plus

Start Date: To be agreed upon.

Please note: providing a certificate of good conduct (VOG) is also part of our recruitment process.

Please note: Blue Phoenix does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions or CVs from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. Any candidates submitted by agencies without a signed agreement in place will be considered a direct application, and no fee will be payable. We kindly ask agencies not to contact our hiring managers or HR team directly regarding this role.

About Blue Phoenix

Blue Phoenix is a global resource company. Every day, we recover value from materials others discard. From incinerator bottom ash and construction waste to contaminated soil and tar-containing asphalt. We specialise in transforming complex materials into renewed resources for construction and infrastructure. Operating on four continents, Blue Phoenix teams are on a daily mission to shift the world’s mindset from seeing waste as a problem to recognising it as potential. Through smart sorting, recycling and recovery, we give materials new life - with safety as our core value and guiding principle. We partner with clients, plant operators, contractors, regulators and the wider society to create a truly circular economy. Working together towards our mission of nothing wasted, every resource reborn.

Do you want to contribute to a reliable organisation and a sustainable future? Then we would love to meet you!