Talent & People Specialist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Talent & People Specialist - Junior based in Germany.

This is a broad, hands-on People role designed for an early-career professional who wants to build a strong foundation across HR and Talent. You will combine People operations, HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, and employee experience in a fast-growing, fully remote environment.

• Support day-to-day HR administration, including preparing and following up on employment contracts, amendments, renewals, and other HR documentation.
• Help manage HR processes through the HRIS, including leave, absences, expenses, employee information, and other administrative tasks.
• Contribute to payroll preparation and work closely with Finance to ensure HR data remains accurate and up to date.
• Respond to employee questions and provide a reliable, service-oriented point of contact for People-related matters.
• Conduct HR interviews with candidates, understand their motivations and expectations, present opportunities clearly, and contribute to a positive candidate experience.
• Act as an enthusiastic ambassador for the organization, communicating its projects, culture, and opportunities to prospective employees.
• Coordinate pre-onboarding and onboarding activities, including HRIS workflows, welcome materials, equipment, and first-day processes.
• Manage elements of the employee lifecycle, including equipment logistics, access management, internal mailing lists, and collaboration tools.
• Coordinate with external partners and service providers supporting People operations.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes through automation, documentation, AI tools, and better workflows.
• Test new approaches, measure their effectiveness, and implement improvements that make People operations more efficient.

• 0–2 years of professional experience, including internships, apprenticeships, or other early-career experience.
• A first experience or strong interest in HR, recruitment, administration, communication, customer-facing work, or a related field.
• Previous experience interacting with candidates, customers, or in a commercial environment is a plus.
• Curiosity and confidence with digital tools, with an interest in learning HRIS and ATS platforms.
• Interest in AI, automation, and using technology to improve everyday processes.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Genuine interest in people and a strong service mindset toward both candidates and employees.
• Fast-learning mindset, curiosity, and willingness to develop expertise across new HR topics.
• Entrepreneurial approach, with the initiative and autonomy to identify opportunities and build solutions.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to present an opportunity convincingly and engage different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability when handling sensitive administrative information.
• Discretion and a high level of confidentiality when dealing with employee and candidate data.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fully remote environment and communicate effectively in writing.
• Fluent French, as it is the primary business language.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above, as English is the secondary working language.

• Permanent, full-time position in a fully remote European environment.
• Opportunity to build broad HR expertise across administration, HR systems, payroll support, onboarding, recruitment, and employee experience.
• Daily support and mentoring from an experienced People team.
• Meaningful responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute ideas from the first weeks.
• Exposure to diverse teams and professional profiles across Tech, Product, Data, Growth, Finance, and other functions.
• Modern digital tools and opportunities to experiment with automation and AI.
• Work remotely from anywhere in Europe.
• Option to work remotely from another time zone for up to one month.
• Flexible vacation policy based on trust and individual needs.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Coworking budget of up to €200 per month.
• Equipment budget covering items such as a laptop, desk, chair, monitor, and headset.
• Two company-wide team retreats each year.
• Professional development opportunities within a fast-growing organization.
• A remote culture built around autonomy, flexibility, trust, continuous learning, and ownership.