Working Student – Talent Acquisition (Regional Sourcing, EMESA)

TL;DR

Working Student – Talent Acquisition (Regional Sourcing, EMESA): Supporting end-to-end talent sourcing and recruiting for Central Europe within BCG’s EMESA Experienced Hire Talent Acquisition team, with an accent on candidate outreach, market research, and data-driven recruiting. Focus on maintaining ATS data quality, building talent pipelines, and translating recruiting metrics into actionable dashboards for senior stakeholders.

Company

hirify.global is a global consulting firm partnering with leaders to deliver complex transformation and growth.

What you will do

• Support active sourcing by identifying and approaching high-potential candidates (e.g., via LinkedIn and other platforms) to build diverse talent pipelines for Central Europe.
• Conduct market research and talent mapping to analyze target markets, companies, and talent pools for sourcing and hiring strategy.
• Maintain and improve the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with structured, up-to-date candidate data.
• Contribute to recruiting data analysis and reporting by preparing dashboards and reports for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with recruiters and sourcing specialists across EMESA to support regional and cross-regional Talent Acquisition projects.
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience through professional, timely, high-quality interactions throughout the sourcing process.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
• Excellent German and English communication skills (written & spoken).
• Confident with MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical thinking with a hands-on mindset and high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn in an international team.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience in end-to-end sourcing and recruiting.
• Exposure to international hiring strategy and consulting environments.
• Development of analytical, research, and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative, high-performing team with a steep learning curve.