Recruitment & Communications Specialist

Recruitment & Communications Specialist

At Canpack, we believe in the power of communication. Not only to keep our employees connected and engaged, but also to attract the right talent on the job market!

So, as part of our HR department, we are looking for a driven Recruitment(-Marketing) & Communications Specialist who will play a key role in finding, engaging, and retaining new talent, as well as strengthening our internal and external communication.

In this versatile role, you will be responsible for both the recruitment process and all communication within our organization. You will ensure that the right talent is in the right place, while also enhancing our employer brand. You will work closely with all departments within our organization to optimize our communication and recruitment strategies.

What else are you responsible for?

• Business & Labor Market Communication Strategy: Developing, optimizing, and implementing our recruitment(-marketing) and communication policies, including the transition from recruitment to talent acquisition.
• Communication Management: Managing our internal and external communication platforms and channels.
• Recruitment (& Selection): Managing the full recruitment (and selection) process for various positions within our organization.
• Employer and Employee Branding: Strengthening our employer brand and increasing employee engagement.
• Do you have an background in HR? You might also become responsible for the full selection process and the contact with Educational Institutions to attract and retain young talent for Canpack!

What will a week look like as a Recruitment & Communications Specialist?

• Creating content for our social media channels and ensuring regular updates.
• Collaborating with our marketing colleagues at the headquarters to design and implement the second phase of our website.
• Conducting selection interviews and maintaining contact with candidates in the pipeline.
• Updating our 'News Page' on our website, by creating blogs about our people and our work.
• Attending meetings with headquarters colleagues about the development and implementation of our new internal communication platform.
• Ensuring clear communication regarding changes and events within our organization.
• Spend time on the shopfloor to identify communication needs from employees and managers.
• Working closely with the Senior managers and HR Business Partner to advise managers in their search for the right profiles, and leading the strategy to fill open vacancies.

Who are you?

• Proactive is your middle name – you have a sense for opportunities and always grab them!
• You are creative . Not only are you skilled with visuals and text, but you also come up with the coolest ideas that your colleagues didn’t even dare to dream of.
• You always have the right words ready – in other words, you're a Communicator at heart !
• You have no shortage of strategic thinking – with you, we will take our recruitment and communications to the next level.
• You know all the ins and outs of social media and how to use it to attract talent and represent the organization.
• You are available for 32-40 hours per week .
• You live in our local region (Helmond and surroundings).
• You have excellent command of the English language (at B2 level or higher).
• You have a completed HBO or WO degree in Marketing, Communication, HRM, or a related field.

What do we offer?

• An attractive salary, between €3.000 and €5.000 gross, of course based on your knowledge and experience.
• Working in a modern factory with advanced machines.
• The freedom to get the best out of yourself, work flexibly and the opportunity to grow and develop, both on a professional and personal level.
• Enjoy a great holiday! With 40 holidays and 8% holiday allowance! Don't need all those days off? Choose 27 vacation days in exchange for 5% extra salary.
• An annual bonus up to 10% of your gross annual salary.
• A challenging, international and diverse environment, where no day is the same.
• The best colleagues, for whom nothing is too crazy and who seize every day! Did you know that our average age is 35?
• A favourable PME pension scheme.
• And finally, be part of our Canpack Family! With awesome company parties, family days and celebrations!

Who are we actually?

We are Canpack Netherlands, with approximately 500 colleagues we have been working hard every day since 2017 to produce the most beautiful beverage cans that you can find everywhere in the region! Both in the pub and on the shelves of your supermarket!

We are part of CANPACK Group: a global manufacturer of environmentally friendly, modern packaging solutions that delivers top-quality primary packaging, on time and where needed. We are located in 19 countries and have almost 9,000 colleagues at 29 production sites worldwide.e. In 2024, we will have been in business for 30 years and will have gained 275 billion cans of experience. For 30 years, we have been consistently developing into one of the leading global players in the international packaging market.

Because sustainability and corporate social responsibility are an important part of Canpack's DNA, we actively support initiatives that focus on environmental protection and local communities!

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