L&D Specialist

In a nutshell 

Our People team strives to revolutionize learning & development in the same way that Picnic has shaking up grocery delivery. Picnic’s central team is built up out of 1000 talented individuals spread across three main locations: Amsterdam, Paris and Dusseldorf. In the role of Learning & Development Specialist, you're part of the central L&D team at our Amsterdam office. Working closely together with the broader People team. You're the first point of contact for the Picnic central team for all L&D related topics. Being a true team player you're constantly working with the rest of the L&D team and other colleagues within the whole of Picnic. You are ready to take on diverse challenges, curious and driven to go above and beyond and showing an “anything is possible” attitude! 

Tricks of the trade

• Develop and implement new L&D programs


• Facilitate intervision sessions / workshops and trainings yourself


• Write a high standard L&D catalogue & communication plan


• Be the first point of contact for external L&D partnerships


• Improve operational L&D processes continuously and sustainably


• Own L&D ESG reporting


• Use feedback & measure participation rate to identify potential for improvement of L&D programs


• Work closely together with key stakeholders to define role / team specific learning tracks and identify learning gaps

Your superpowers

• MSc. degree preferably in HR or a similar field


• 4-6 years of working experience in L&D in a fast paced and commercial environment


• Experienced in and passionate about facilitating team sessions and trainings


• Experienced in working with MS Office


• Ability to easily build networks and work closely with key stakeholders


• You are an organizational talent and approach tasks with energy


• You get things rolling and mobilize your stakeholders with ease


• Fluent in English both verbal and written and Dutch, German or French is an advantage

Picnic perks 

🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks

Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.

🚴🏼‍♂️Health insurance discount & bike plan

We have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent-to-own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate

🏠 Relocation

If you’re moving from another country to join Picnic we make it as smooth as possible for you. We’ll cover your flight costs for you and your partner and kids, your first month's rent and moving costs (up to €2000), and help you with the 30% tax ruling setup and application. 

✍🏼 Learning & development 

You’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and more. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses. 

All the rest 

At Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well.