Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Location: Hybrid. Leeuwarden

Job Type: Full-time, (initial) 12-month FTC

Reports to: Director of Talent Acquisition (NL-based) 

Join Datamaran: The Pioneers of Smart ESG Solutions.

At Datamaran, we are revolutionising how the world’s most influential companies navigate their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) responsibilities. Our AI-powered SaaS platform empowers organisations to integrate ESG into their core strategies, driving meaningful impact at scale. Trusted by global industry leaders like Bridgestone, Dell, Kraft Heinz, and PepsiCo, and endorsed by leading regulators in Europe and North America, Datamaran is at the cutting edge of ESG technology.

Since 2014, we’ve been on a mission to deliver world-class solutions that enable businesses to align with stakeholder expectations, meet regulatory requirements, and enhance their ESG performance. Our platform helps senior executives make data-driven, evidence-based decisions, simplifying complex ESG challenges with clear, actionable insights. Whether it's ensuring compliance or presenting a compelling ESG narrative to investors and boards, Datamaran is the trusted partner for sustainable businesses.

Our commitment goes beyond technology. We are deeply embedded in the global ESG community, hosting and sponsoring events, partnering with universities and service providers to address the skills gap, and running educational programs that connect forward-thinking leaders. We’ve produced an award-winning documentary series, New Heroes of Sustainable Business, highlighting visionary leaders shaping a more sustainable future to inspire others across industries and regions.

We’re not just building cutting-edge technology and ESG-focused communities but a diverse, global team united by a shared passion for innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. With over 140 team members across the UK, US, Spain, and the Netherlands, we bring unique perspectives and skills together to solve the ESG challenges of tomorrow, today. At Datamaran, we believe in empowering our people as much as our clients and offer career development and growth opportunities to all.

Following our successful Series C funding round in 2024, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth, expanding across all departments and locations to scale our impact worldwide. If you’re ready to drive change, inspire innovation, and help businesses shape a sustainable future, we’d love for you to join us.

Find out more about Datamaran’s story, people, and culture in this short video: https://youtu.be/IwLcKIZLsyY

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join our team from our brand new penthouse Leeuwarden Hub! As Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting and improving our company's global recruiting operation, across our 4 international Hubs (Leeuwarden, Valencia, London and New York City). Your responsibilities a variety of tasks, including scheduling interviews, maintaining candidate engagement, and supporting a variety of TA initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional communication skills and a strong ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

We value familiarity with various recruiting strategies, such as sourcing, screening, and interviewing methods. Your contributions will help us ensure a seamless hiring process and attract and retain high-performing employees who align with our Datamaran's goals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about talent acquisition and eager to make a significant impact. If you are detail-oriented, organised, and possess strong interpersonal skills, we would love to meet you.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to advance your career in talent acquisition while making a significant impact on our growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the talent acquisition team in scheduling interviews, assessments, and facilitating communication between candidates and hiring managers
• Maintain and update candidate data in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Create, post and maintain job advertisements on various platforms and social media to attract candidates
• Provide administrative support for the recruitment process and the broader People Team
• Help coordinate and attend career fairs, networking events, and industry conferences
• Foster strong relationships with candidates and act as a point of contact throughout the hiring process
• Support on a range TA projects such as Employer Branding; content creation and promoting our workplace culture
• Compile and analyse recruitment metrics to provide insights on hiring effectiveness

To be successful as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Datamaran, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in recruitment support, coordination, scheduling or project management
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on candidate experience
• Must be comfortable on the phone. We use it to contact candidates and hiring managers!
• A proactive , adaptable and resourceful approach to problem-solving
• Willingness to seek autonomy and ownership
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy in handling candidate information
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, we use Workable as our ATS
• IT literate using tools such as Google Workspace, Slack and Zoom

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Working experience within a SaaS or tech. Agency background considered
• Working knowledge of other systems including Bamboo and Monday.com
• Experience in employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing
• Knowledge of labour legislation and recruitment best practices in different territories
• Already living in Friesland (or vicinity)

Some of Datamaran's Benefits available to our Netherlands-based Datamaraneers:

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working hours (40 hours per week) to accommodate your family and personal needs
• 25 days of a paid vacation days + public holidays
• Learning and professional development programs
• Pension plan (non-contributory)
• Healthcare contribution
• Gym program
• Best IT equipment and software to support your work including new Macbook
• Equal opportunity employer
  
• New benefits continue to be introduced as the Netherlands team grows

• This role is offered on an initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract. After the first year, employment will transition to an indefinite contract