Recruitment Assistant (German-Speaking)

The Global Talent Co
Berlin, Germany
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level or early-career professionals with strong communication skills who are based in Berlin and can commit to hybrid work including evenings and weekends.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with people-facing experience and a passion for customer service and candidate engagement
    — “Some people-facing experience, including student jobs, hospitality, retail or customer service”
  • Individuals seeking a career entry point into HR or talent acquisition with a focus on process improvement
    — “Help improve call scripts and processes with the Head of People”
  • German speakers who are comfortable using Personio and other communication tools in a hybrid environment
    — “Keep candidate records tidy and up to date in Personio”

Things to consider

  • Must be available for evenings and weekends as a regular part of the schedule
    — “Available for evenings and weekends as a regular part of the schedule”
  • Candidates must be based in Berlin with the right to work in Germany
    — “Based in Berlin with the right to work in Germany, able to work hybrid from the office”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to make positive first impressions and manage high call volumes effectively
    — “Speed and a great first impression make all the difference”
  • Highlight your fluency in German and English, especially in a professional context
    — “Native or near-native German (essential), Fluent spoken and written English (essential)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • improved recruitment process
  • maintained candidate records
Typical background
customer serviceadministrative support

Skills & requirements

Required

RecruitmentCandidate ScreeningOffice Coordination

Preferred

Recruiting ExperienceHR System Management

About the role

Original posting from The Global Talent Co via Ashby

Recruitment Assistant (German-Speaking)

Full-time (incl. evenings and weekends), Hybrid (Berlin, Germany)

About Us

At The Global Talent Co., we provide opportunities to work with leading innovative technology companies worldwide, offering stable employment, competitive compensation, career growth, and access to a community of 25,000+ like-minded marketing professionals.

About the Company

You will be joining a fast-growing wellness and massage company that currently operates in five German cities and is expanding to seven. The company is known for a high-quality, above-and-beyond approach to customer service, and its People team is scaling hiring quickly to keep pace with that growth. This hire sits at the very start of the recruitment funnel, where speed and a great first impression make all the difference.

The Role

As a Recruitment Assistant, you will support a busy People team by being the first friendly contact for new applicants. You’ll call candidates, tell them about the opportunity, ask a few screening questions, and keep everything organised so hiring runs smoothly.

You don’t need HR or recruiting experience. Full training is provided, and you’ll work closely with the Head of People from the Berlin office and home. This is a great first step for graduates, career changers, or anyone who loves talking to people and wants to grow into HR.

Key Responsibilities

  • Call new applicants within 24 hours of them applying
  • Introduce the company and the role in a warm, clear way
  • Ask structured screening questions and pass suitable candidates to the next stage
  • Make follow-up calls so no promising candidate is forgotten
  • Cover evening and weekend shifts on a regular schedule
  • Keep candidate records tidy and up to date in Personio
  • Help improve call scripts and processes with the Head of People

Ideal Candidate

  • Native or near-native German (essential)
  • Fluent spoken and written English (essential)
  • Based in Berlin with the right to work in Germany, able to work hybrid from the office
  • Available for evenings and weekends as a regular part of the schedule
  • Some people-facing experience, including student jobs, hospitality, retail or customer service
  • Friendly and confident on the phone
  • Positive and resilient when making lots of calls in a day
  • Organised and detail-oriented

Nice to Have

  • Previous experience in recruiting or talent acquisition
  • Experience with Personio or a similar HR system or CRM

Tools & Stack

Personio, phone and video calling tools

Join Our Team Be part of a collaborative, innovative environment where your technical skills and product instincts can make a real impact. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture. Apply now and take the next step in your career.

At The Global Talent Co., our mission is to bridge the gap between leading global tech companies and amazing global talent. We believe everyone deserves equal access to opportunities, regardless of the country they happen to be born in.

Source: The Global Talent Co careers (Ashby)

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