Junior Corporate Recruiter

At RIFT we are redefining the future of energy with our groundbreaking Iron Fuel Technology - a clean, circular and scalable energy solution. With a team of more than 60 passionate professionals, we combine technical innovation with practical decisiveness, and push to scale up while making a lasting impact. Our mission: decarbonize industrial heat in a way that works. This is only achievable with smart, passionate people who want to build something bigger and truly want a make a difference - just like you.

Your role: you discover talent, we invest in your growth!

Are you driven and passionate about finding talent? Do you want to develop in recruitment within an innovative startup that is building a cleaner world? At RIFT, you’ll have the opportunity to make real impact while developing professionally with coaching from an experienced Corporate Recruiter. As a Junior Corporate Recruiter, you play a key role in attracting the right people to help drive RIFT’s mission forward. Together with a seasoned colleague, you’ll form the recruitment duo of the organization. You’ll source, interview, and inspire talent — from engineers to strategists.

Your responsibilities at a glance:

• Writing engaging and effective job descriptions

• Actively sourcing candidates through various channels

• Conducting phone and in-person interviews

• Managing the recruitment process from start to finish

• Contributing to employer branding and recruitment campaigns

You:

• Step into conversations with curiosity and quickly learn what makes a great match. You support with intakes, write job postings, and ensure the candidate journey runs smoothly.

• Help shape our employer brand: from creative recruitment campaigns and content to choosing the right communication channels.

• Look beyond CVs and understand how important team fit, motivation, and eagerness to learn are in a startup environment.

• Learn on the job and get the space to take ownership of your own projects in a place where mistakes are allowed and successes are celebrated.

• Connect naturally with people both inside and outside of RIFT. You communicate easily and enthusiastically contribute to both our mission and our culture.

What do you bring?

• A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree (preferably in HRM, communication, psychology, or a related field)

• 1–2 years of work experience in recruitment, HR, or a similar role is a plus (internship experience definitely counts)

• A proactive, eager-to-learn attitude: you don’t wait around — you take initiative

• Curiosity about what truly drives people, and a genuine interest in our mission

• Strong command of both Dutch and English

What do we offer?

• A place in a mission-driven company that pioneers in the field of sustainable energy

• An opportunity to learn from an experienced Corporate Recruiter who will coach, challenge, and help you grow

• Smart, engaged, and energetic colleagues on the TU-campus in the heart of Eindhoven

• A good salary, based on your experience and impact

• We believe in sharing our success. Our SAR scheme means that you profit from our success - 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 lay strong foundations for recruitment at RIFT

• Strong ideas are born out of strong teams, so we regularly organise fun and inspiring activities. Think running a marathon together, our fuel for thought sessions (inspiring talks from guest speakers) and cycling the Gran Fondo Brabant. Will you join us next time?

Are you ready to start your career and make the world a better place? Apply now and come meet our team in Eindhoven!

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