Specifically you will…

• Applicant Management & Recruiting Processes

  • Manage early-stage recruiting operations, from job posting to interview coordination

  • Conduct pre-selection of applications and lead first-stage interviews

  • Ensure a structured, seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey

  • Define and track recruiting KPIs to evaluate process efficiency and improve hiring strategies

• Talent Pool Development

  • Build and manage a systematized talent pool for future recruitment needs

  • Maintain ongoing communication with promising candidates for future opportunities

• Active Sourcing

  • Proactively identify and approach high-potential candidates via LinkedIn, XING and other professional networks

  • Develop creative sourcing strategies and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified talent

• Employer Branding & Personnel Marketing

  • Craft compelling job advertisements and career page content tailored to various target groups

  • Support the development of our employer brand across relevant channels, events and campaigns

Your first 12 months in the role: expectations and deliverables

Months 0-3

• Gain a basic understanding of our technology, mission, and team culture

• Integrate into current recruiting structures and assist with interview processes

• Support in the pre-selection of applications for select roles

• Develop templates for frequently used candidate communications and a foundational KPI framework

• Independently manage early-stage recruiting processes

• Create job advertisements and update career pages

• Initiate active sourcing and candidate outreach via relevant platforms

• Begin building a structured and searchable talent pool

Months 6-12

• Fully implement and manage a systematized talent pool

• Develop targeted candidate communication strategies, including content, channels, and event participation

• Background or initial experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related HR function

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a structured and service-oriented working style

• Comfortable managing tasks independently and taking ownership of recruiting processes from start to finish

• Confident in using digital tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, XING, ATS platforms) and quick to familiarize with new systems

• Analytical mindset with an interest in using KPIs to improve processes and candidate engagement

• Creative eye for crafting candidate communication and employer branding content tailored to different audiences

• Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment with flat hierarchies and a clear mission

• Fluency in English is required; German proficiency is a strong plus

• Working hours from 10 to 15 per week as a starting point

• 30 days vacation plus public holidays to ensure you also have the down time needed to rest and recharge.

• The possibility to grow and shape your role.

• Working with founders who understand - and invest time in - the importance of building a healthy and sustainable organization.

• Open and transparent communication on company development.

This role cannot be done fully remotely.We require someone who lives within commuting distance to Essen.

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