Talent Acquisition Specialist

Who we are

Amplifon is an Italian multinational company and the global leader in hearing care solutions and services for retail expertise, customization and consumer care. More than 20,000 professionals every day in a network of 10,000 points of sale, give back the joy of hearing, feeling and living to thousands of people across the world. 

At Amplifon, we believe people are the most important component of our success. Thanks to our best-in-class Hearing Care Professionals and front and back office Teams, we are able to put the everyday taps, pops and splashes back into the lives of our customers. We believe that it’s only through strong investment in talent engagement, continuous professional development, support and recognition that our people can exceed every limit and build a fulfilling career. 

In the Netherlands, Amplifon operates as Beter Horen with around 200 points of sale and 730 dedicated professionals that empower people to discover all the emotions of sound. As part of our 'best place to work' strategy, Amplifon Netherlands moved to a modern, sustainable and inspiring office in Utrecht.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Recruiter (internal job title: Talent Acquisition Specialist) to support the growth of Amplifon Netherlands. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the organization’s long-term talent strategy by attracting, engaging, and hiring high-quality talent across retail and corporate functions.

This is a senior end‑to‑end talent acquisition role, with a strong focus on strategic recruitment partnering. You will work closely with hiring managers to anticipate talent needs, challenge and refine role requirements, and define effective recruitment strategies aligned with business priorities.

Beyond hiring delivery, this role has a strong employer branding dimension. You will actively contribute to strengthening Amplifon’s employer positioning in the local market by understanding talent trends, identifying target audiences, and proactively proposing and implementing innovative employer branding initiatives, independently or in close collaboration with the other Recruiter and Marketing.

Within this role, you are part of the local HR team and report to the Talent Manager. You collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, HR Operations, line managers, the Corporate Talent CoE in Italy, and external stakeholders when needed. Jobholder will also participate in cross-functional projects with visibility to the leadership team to further strengthen the organization. 

Key accountabilities

• Own and manage the full recruitment process, from intake to contract negotiation/onboarding
• Design and continuously refine recruitment strategies for different target populations (retail and corporate), balancing quality, time, and long-term workforce planning.
• Actively source candidates across various (online) platforms and build talent pools
• Screen candidates and conduct behavioral-based interviews using the STAR method
• Assess applicant’s relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes
• Lead employer branding activities at local level in line with the company strategy
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
• Ensure sourcing activities are targeted and purposeful, recognizing that sourcing is a component of the role but not its primary focus.
• Engage with schools/universities and attend job fairs
• Track recruitment KPIs, ensure data quality in the ATS, and use insights to continuously improve recruitment effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with external agencies when required for niche or hard‑to‑fill roles

What you'll need

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business or other relevant field
• At least 5+ years of experience in recruitment within a corporate environment, covering end‑to‑end hiring processes and stakeholder management.
• Experience in a retail or multi‑site organization is a strong plus, particularly in high‑volume or geographically distributed hiring contexts.
• Fluent communication in both Dutch and English
• Data‑driven mindset, comfortable tracking KPIs and using insights to guide decisions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to operate in a fast‑paced, non‑hierarchical environment.
• High level of ownership, autonomy, and accountability, with an entrepreneurial and improvement‑oriented mindset.
• Outstanding client focus and commitment to continuous improvement; ability to proactively network and establish effective working relationships, continually seek new sourcing options, and develop creative approaches to deliver candidates
• Ability to influence and work effectively with key cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership team across the organization

What we offer

The opportunity to work for an international and goal-oriented organization where you can really make a difference in people's lives. You will be working in our new, modern, sustainable and inspiring office in the Le Mirage building in Utrecht with a beautiful view over the city from the 17th and 18th floor. We use a hybrid model where you can partly work from home to create a good work-life balance. We give you plenty of room for a wonderful career where you will be able to help shape a growing organization. We offer you a versatile and responsible role with many opportunities for personal development through education, training, workshops, coaching, 18k+ training courses from LinkedIn Learning and access to the Ampli-Academy!

In addition, you will get:

• 24 days of holiday + an extra inclusivity day (based upon FT employment).
• We offer a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive pension plan
• Smart Working Policy, including a working from home allowance.
• Disability insurance that is paid almost entirely by Amplifon NL/ Beter Horen.
• The possibility to lease a bicycle of your choice via Lease-a-Bike 
• Company fitness arrangement
• Flexible commuting options, including an NS Business Card or travel allowance.

Amplifon provides equal opportunity to everyone and is committed to ensuring a diverse and fair work environment. We believe that if we value each other's uniqueness and respect each other's differences, we can achieve more and that diversity adds value to our culture. Regardless of your gender, country of origin or background, we encourage everyone to apply at Amplifon.

‘Help us to empower people to rediscover all emotions of sound and we help you to build an international career with no boundaries!’