Working Student (Werkstudent) HR Operations (m/f/d)

Who We Are

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Learn more at verve.com.

Who You Are

We are currently searching for a Working Student (Werkstudent) HR Operations to join our team in Germany and support our HR Operations team across the full employee lifecycle. This role gives you hands-on insight into German HR administration, payroll and labor law, and the chance to contribute to HR projects in an international environment.

What You Will Do

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, from preparing welcome documents and system set-up to exit paperwork.
• Maintain and update staff records in our HR system (HiBob) and the digital personnel file
• Prepare employment contracts, contract amendments, employment confirmations, reference letters and other certificates using our templates.
• Help collate monthly payroll input (starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses) for German payroll and prepare it for review.
• Track key dates such as probation periods, contract end dates and work permit/visa expiries, and keep documentation audit-ready.
• Support communication with external partners and vendors, such as our payroll provider, tax advisors and benefits providers.
• Support HR projects, including process improvements, HiBob optimization and Compensation & Benefits administration.

What You Will Bring

• Currently enrolled as a student at a German university (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law or a related field.
• Availability of 16–20 hours per week during the semester for at least 6 months (more hours possible during semester breaks).
• First practical experience in HR, e.g. through an internship or previous working student role, is a plus.
• Strong interest in HR processes and German labor law.
• Confident with MS Office or Google Workspace, especially Google Sheets; experience with HR systems (e.g. HiBob) is a plus.
• Fluent German and very good English, both spoken and written.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a discreet approach to confidential employee data.
• Hands-on, proactive mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, global environment.

What We Offer

Just a few of the benefits waiting for you at Verve: 

• Support your long-term financial security with our Allianz Corporate Pension Scheme 
• Pick what matters most to you in our Personalized Benefits Platform, with a budget of €100/month: mobility support (BVG/HVV), internet allowance, daycare subsidy, Urban Sports Club membership, personal development, and shopping vouchers
• Support your mental well-being with our Nilo Health Workplace Mental Health Solution
• Boost your professional knowledge with our annual training budget & internal webinars, and level up your language skills through our German/English classes
• Recharge with 27 paid vacation days + 3 Wellness days throughout the year, in addition to the public holidays
• … and even more reasons to join us!

Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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