Corporate Recruiter

At RIFT we are redefining the future of energy and industrial heat with our groundbreaking Iron Fuel Technology: a clean, circular, and scalable alternative to fossil fuels. With over 60 professionals, we combine deep technical expertise with practical action, and push to scale while making a lasting impact. Our mission: decarbonize industrial heat in a way that works. To make this happen, we need smart, driven people who want to build something bigger and truly make a difference. People like you.

Your role: recruitment with purpose

As Corporate Recruiter, you connect the right talent to our mission. You’re not just filling vacancies, you help shape our future by making sure the right people are in the right place at the right time. You:

• Take action to connect the right people with RIFT.

• Are curious about people and understand the kind of talent RIFT needs to keep growing.

• Keep a close eye on the shifting job market and candidate expectations, and use that knowledge in your approach.

• Know how to tailor recruitment strategies based on timing, target group and scarcity.

• Find the right people, inspire them, and motivate them to become part of our team.

• Coordinate the full candidate journey: from writing clear job descriptions to launching creative campaigns and using the right channels to stand out.

• Spot opportunities without waiting to be asked. In communication, planning or tooling.

• Are genuinely interested in our technology and mission.

• Communicate easily with different stakeholders - from management to hiring teams - and take ownership of your role in the process.

• Help define roles, plan capacity and think ahead as we scale.

• Bring your own vision: you advise, challenge, and bring clarity where needed.

You work independently, but never alone. You’ll be part of the HR team, consisting of a CPO, an HR Business Partner, one other Corporate Recruiter (possibly you), and an HR Officer.

What do you bring?

• At least 3 years of experience as a Corporate Recruiter, preferably in a technical or industrial environment.

• An entrepreneurial mindset and self-starting attitude.

• A curious, proactive approach: you enjoy shaping the future in a fast-growing scale-up.

• A strong sense of people and purpose. You understand what drives talent and know how to make the right match.

What do we offer?

• The chance to contribute to meaningful growth: every hire directly supports the energy transition.

• A high level of autonomy and the space to grow in your role.

• Smart, engaged colleagues on the TU/e campus in the heart of Eindhoven.

• A good salary, based on your experience and impact.

• Success is shared: our SAR scheme means the greater the impact, the greater your reward.

• 25 vacation days, with the option to purchase more

• A solid pension plan to support your future.

• Flexibility, short lines of communication and the opportunity to help lay strong foundations for recruitment at RIFT.

• A strong team culture: we run marathons (sometimes), cycle Brabant’s toughest climbs (occasionally), and share drinks and good stories (frequently). Our Fuel for Thought sessions keep the inspiration flowing. Care to join the next one?

Apply now and help us build a future where clean energy is the standard, and where people are at the heart of it all.

Recruitment agencies: we kindly ask you not to reach out regarding this vacancy.