Working Student Human Relations & Talent Acquisition (f/m/x)

Are you ready to save the planet?

We will help prevent a climate crisis by freeing the world from fossil fuels. Our breakthrough direct air capture technology captures CO2 from the atmosphere and produces hydrogen in parallel.

The clock is ticking. What are you waiting for?

Our goals are ambitious. We need people who are inspired and motivated to turn these aspirations into reality; to grow and develop with us.

As a Working Student, you’ll actively support our recruiting team in finding and engaging exceptional talent. You’ll gain hands-on experience in the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to candidate communication, and help us shape an outstanding candidate experience.

How you'll contribute

Specifically you will…

• Applicant Management & Recruiting Processes

  • Support the coordination of interviews and communication with candidates

  • Help pre-screen applications and prepare candidate summaries

  • Assist with first-stage interviews (depending on experience and availability)

  • Ensure a smooth and friendly candidate experience across all touchpoints

  • Contribute to tracking and analyzing recruiting KPIs

• Talent Pool & Sourcing

  • Support the development of a systematized talent pool for future hires

  • Research and identify promising candidates using platforms like LinkedIn and XING

  • Help maintain and update our applicant tracking system

• Employer Branding & Communication

  • Contribute to the creation of engaging job ads and updates to our career page

  • Help develop content tailored to specific target groups (e.g., engineers, interns, etc.)

  • Assist in communication initiatives such as university outreach or career events

Your first 12 months in the role: expectations and deliverables

Months 0-3

• Get to know our team, culture, and the basics of our technology

• Support ongoing recruiting activities, such as application handling and scheduling

• Contribute to candidate communication templates and help define initial KPIs

Months 3-6

• Take ownership of parts of the early recruiting process (e.g., pre-screening, scheduling)

• Actively source candidates on platforms like LinkedIn

• Draft and publish job postings for working student, intern, or junior roles

• Support the development of a candidate pool

Months 6-12

• Help build a structured and searchable talent pool database

• Contribute to developing target group-specific communication strategies

• Get involved in planning or supporting recruiting campaigns or employer branding activities

About you

• Ongoing studies in a relevant field (e.g., HR, Psychology, Business, Communication)

• Strong organizational skills and an interest in working with people

• Clear, professional, and empathetic communication skills — English required; German is a plus

• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently

• Curiosity and motivation to learn about recruiting, employer branding, and organizational development

What we offer

• 20 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.

Noteworthy points

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

Did you like what you just read? Apply directly and send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!