Working Student People & Culture

Who we are

Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF) is an alliance of civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based power system that protects our climate and people. This campaign is supported by a BFF secretariat, with staff spread across Europe.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a proactive and motivated Working Student to join our People & Culture team.

As a Working Student in People & Culture, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day HR operations, assisting with recruitment, employee engagement, and administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a small and collaborative organisation, working closely with senior team members.

• Application deadline: 27 April 2025 

• Preferable start date: June 2025 

• Employment type: Part-time, student staff contract

• Locations we hire in: Berlin, Germany.

Please note that we do not have the resources to relocate candidates to Europe from outside the continent.

Your responsibilities

• Recruitment Support: Assist with job postings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with candidates. 

• Employee Onboarding: Support the onboarding process, including preparing onboarding materials, setting up employee accounts, updating organisational chart and helping new team members settle in. 

• HR Administration: Help maintain employee records, manage documents and data in Personio.  

• Employee Engagement: Assist the Senior People & Culture Manager in organising team-building activities.  

• General Support: Provide administrative support to the Operations team as needed, including data entry, research, and creating reports.

Your profile

Required skills & experience

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. 

• Strong interest in People & Culture, HR operations, and climate action. 

• Confident using Google Workspace. 

• Fluent in English (spoken and written); proficiency in German is a plus. 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Personio experience is a plus).

Desirable skills & experience

• Prior work experience in HR or a related field.

• Good understanding of HR processes and practices. 

• Knowledge of German employment law and HR best practices is a plus.

Why us?

• A collaborative, international, and inclusive team environment.

• Competitive compensation packages tailored to each region.

• Flexible work policy that allows you to work when and where you’re most productive, while balancing your studies with work.

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation.

• Team building through annual retreats to strengthen connections across the team. 

• A culture of growth with regular performance reviews and constructive feedback.

• Commuting benefits: We cover commuting costs within Berlin to make your workday easier. 

• At Beyond Fossil Fuels, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are key to our success, and we are committed to fostering a culture that reflects these values.

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, please apply via our online application form with a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English until 27 April 2025.