Founder's Associate

TL;DR

Founder's Associate (Management): Supporting strategic and operational initiatives alongside the CEO and Chief of Staff with an accent on driving cross-functional projects and maintaining organizational health. Focus on creating clarity from ambiguity, managing KPIs, and executing high-impact business operations in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Must be based in Berlin, Germany (hybrid)

Salary: €50,000–€60,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a recruitment technology platform helping businesses find the right people with less friction and unmatched user experience.

What you will do

• Support the development and execution of company strategy alongside the CEO and leadership.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives related to marketplace optimization, pricing, and automation.
• Manage OKR cycles and maintain visibility on company-wide KPIs.
• Prepare executive communication, board decks, and leadership updates.
• Organize management meetings and offsites with clear agendas and decision proposals.
• Document and iterate on company-wide ways of working.

Requirements

• Fluent in English.
• Currently studying or recently graduated with experience in high-performance environments (tech, consulting, or investing).
• Ability to ramp up fast on complex topics and produce high-quality, structured output.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and creating clarity for others.
• Proficiency in using technology and AI to multiply impact.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid setup in Berlin, Germany.

Nice to have

• Experience in SaaS or marketplace environments.
• Exposure to strategy, operations, or analytics.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills.
• German language proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary tailored to experience.
• Apple hardware (MacBook) provided.
• Hybrid policy allowing 104 days of remote work per year (post-probation).
• Feedback-driven culture valuing clear communication and shared ownership.
• Quarterly team events and gatherings in Berlin.
• Fast-moving environment with focus on impact over effort.

Hiring process

• Intro call (15 min).
• Role-fit interview (45 min).
• Hiring Manager Interview (30 min).
• Case study (90 min).