Talent Acquisition Specialist

About OLYX

OLYX is a brokerage company located in the heart of Amsterdam, active in the dynamic world of renewable energies. We believe that strong human relationships and trust are essential ingredients in trading.

To date, we have intermediated over €9 billion in total deal value through more than 700 trading partners across Europe, Asia, and South America.

We are proud of our inclusive and collaborative company culture and the results achieved by our international team of 45+ professionals. At OLYX, we celebrate our successes together and continuously look for ways to improve.

Be part of our future and let’s thrive together.

About the Role

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in attracting, engaging, and hiring talent that is the right match for OLYX in skills, mindset, and culture. As OLYX continues to grow, we are creating a dedicated talent acquisition position to strengthen and professionalize our hiring activities. In this role, you will focus on early-career and mid-level commercial positions, manage the end-to-end recruitment process, and ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience.

You will collaborate closely with the People & Culture Lead and the leadership team to understand hiring needs, streamline processes, and help shape how we present OLYX as an employer. You will also be the first point of contact for the recruitment agency we collaborate with on specific profiles.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from intake and sourcing to offer and onboarding
• Translate hiring needs into clear role profiles and effective recruitment strategies
• Proactively source candidates through various channels (LinkedIn, referrals, talent pools)
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates for both skills and cultural fit
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and advise them on each step of the hiring process
• Act as the primary contact for external recruitment agencies

Employer Branding

• Contribute to building and strengthening a consistent employer brand
• Support the organization of career events in collaboration with the People & Culture Lead
• Assist with content creation and storytelling about working at OLYX (vacancies, careers page, LinkedIn, events)
• Act as a brand ambassador in all candidate interactions

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Actively support inclusive hiring practices across all roles
• Help implement initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within recruitment
• Challenge bias and encourage fair, objective selection processes

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Psychology
• 3+ years of experience in recruitment/talent acquisition
• Fluent in English (fluency in Dutch is a strong plus)
• Strong communication skills and experience with stakeholder management
• Skilled at assessing both competencies and cultural alignment
• Genuine interest in employer branding and inclusive hiring
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

What’s in it for you?

• An in-house recruitment role with real impact on company growth and culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A multicultural and supportive team
• Daily healthy lunch provided at the office
• Regular team-building activities and events
• Tailored personal development opportunities
• The annual OLYX Trip, celebrating our achievements together

Note: Because staying connected as a team is an important part of our culture, we are focusing on candidates who are currently based in the Netherlands and within commuting distance of Amsterdam. You’ll also need a valid EU work authorization. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer relocation or sponsorship for this role.

If you are interested in the position and would like to apply, send your resume and cover letter to our HR, Francesca Salvetti, at [email protected]