Employer Brand & Campus Specialist Benelux

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR EMPLOYER BRAND & CAMPUS SPECIALIST BeNeLux

Location: Hofplein, Rotterdam – the Netherlands

Local conditions apply

Full-time

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. 

Foods Benelux is a key segment of the business contributing to nearly 1/3 of the Foods Europe business playing in the top priority verticals of Condiments, Cooking Aids and Mini meals, behind beloved brands like Calve, Lipton Iced Tea, and Knorr.

JOB PURPOSE:

Unilever Benelux is looking for a creative and driven Employer Brand & Campus Specialist to help bring our employer brand to life across early and mid-career audiences. In this role, you’ll support the execution of our local Employer Branding strategy, working closely with the EB & EDI Lead, and play a key role in activating our presence on campus, across social media, and through engaging content and events.

You’ll be part of an engaging, people-focused HR organization where equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. This is a unique opportunity to shape how Unilever shows up in the local talent market and to help attract the best talent so our business can deliver with excellence.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

• Shape and activate the Employer Branding strategy: Co-create and execute the local Benelux Employer Brand strategy, aimed at strengthening Unilever’s reputation and attracting both early and mid-careers talent.

• Social-first Employer Brand engagement: Lead the development and execution of a Benelux social-first strategy that prioritizes human connection and storytelling across all touchpoints.

• Lead campus partnerships and events: Organize impactful recruitment events (virtual, inhouse and external) in close collaboration with Campus U-fluencers (trainees and employees) and other stakeholders. Maintain and build strong relationships with universities, study associations, job boards and other early careers partners.

• Mid-career talent engagement: Contribute to initiatives and audience specific campaigns aimed at attracting experienced professionals, ensuring alignment with Unilever’s EVP and talent priorities.

• Social media & content creation: Develop and manage engaging content for platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram. Ensure alignment with the global and local EB narrative and continuously optimize based on performance data.

• Stakeholder collaboration: Act as go-to person for Employer Branding in the Netherlands and Belgium, working closely with HR, business stakeholders, and external partners. Provide input and support for recruitment communications, partnerships and events.

• Collaboration with the Global Employer Brand team: Act as the local point of contact to the Global EB team. Co-create campaigns and ensure consistent messaging. Manage local updates to the global careers site to reflect Benelux talent priorities and increase local relevance.

• ED&I integration: Ensure that all employer branding activities reflect Unilever’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Data and insights: Track and report on key metrics related to Employer Branding (like Employer of Choice) and social media. Use insights to inform continuous improvement and demonstrate impact.

• Flexible Support (~20% of time): On broader initiatives across Employer Branding, ED&I, and Future Careers (e.g. UFLP), depending on business needs and priorities. This includes contributing to the development of the overarching strategy, piloting new ideas, and supporting projects as needed.

SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• You’re a creative thinker with a talent-first mindset and a passion for employer branding and inclusive storytelling.

• You’re digitally savvy and confident using platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive both independently and collaboratively.

• You make decisions based on data and insights, not just gut feeling.

• A passion for equity, diversity & inclusion, and the ability to reflect this in all our employer branding efforts.

• Proactive, hands-on attitude with a drive to bring fresh ideas to the table and enjoy turning ideas into action.

• You’re great at managing stakeholders and navigating across teams and seniority levels.

• Good understanding of Retail Measurement services and / or use and analysis of consumer panel

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Employer Branding, Talent Partnering, and/or Social Media Marketing.

• You’re a strong communicator in English. Dutch additionally is preferred.

• Event management experience, proven track record in organizing and executing events (virtual/f2f).

• Experience in creating and managing content for social media and digital products.

• Familiarity with early careers audiences (e.g. students, graduates) in the Netherlands.

• Experience working with internal stakeholders (e.g. HR, TA, Communications) and external partners (e.g. agencies, universities).

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment    where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package: excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products. 

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Homework allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.   

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you! 

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against. 

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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