
Working Student – Human Resources (m/f/d) - (15–20 hours per week)
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Job description
Oliver Wyman posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Munich: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits. You can also open ChatGPT or Claude with a ready-made prompt to tailor your CV, check your fit, draft a cover letter or prep for the interview.
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Description provided by Oliver Wyman
Role Purpose
As a Working Student within our Human Resources team, you will gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle while supporting HR operations for Oliver Wyman Germany. Working alongside experienced HR professionals, you will contribute to recruitment, onboarding, HR administration and people initiatives that help deliver an outstanding employee experience in a dynamic international environment.
Why Join Us
- Gain practical experience across multiple HR disciplines, including HR Operations and Recruiting, while supporting our Support Professional (SP) population.
- Work alongside an experienced Human Resources team supporting colleagues across Europe.
- Develop hands-on experience with HR processes within one of the world's leading management consulting firms.
- Build valuable organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills while balancing your studies.
- Work from our centrally located Munich office at Gärtnerplatz and enjoy regular team events, Happy Hours, fresh fruit and drinks.
Meet the Team
Reports to: SP Talent Management Lead
Day-to-day collaborators: SP Recruiter, HR colleagues, managers and employees across Oliver Wyman Germany
How This Role Will Contribute To Team Success
Deliver an outstanding employee and candidate experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
Ensure HR processes and documentation are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with internal standards.
Contribute to operational improvements that enhance HR service delivery across Germany.
Your Day-to-Day
- HR Administration
- Support the preparation of employment contracts, amendments, employment certificates and HR documentation while maintaining accurate personnel records and files. Success is measured through timely, accurate and compliant administration.
- Recruitment & Candidate Coordination
- Support recruitment activities by screening applications, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates and preparing employment documentation to help deliver a seamless candidate experience.
- HR Reporting & Operational Support
- Prepare HR reports and workforce statistics, support recurring HR processes and contribute to HR projects that improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
Skills & What You Bring To The Team
- We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is excited to build a career in Human Resources.
- Currently enrolled in a university degree programme with a genuine interest in Human Resources.
- Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work.
- Confidence communicating in German and English, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Professional and discreet when handling confidential information.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach with a willingness to take ownership and see tasks through to completion.
- Passion for operational excellence and creating efficient, high-quality HR processes.
- Previous internship or working student experience in Human Resources, Recruiting or HR Administration.
How To Apply
Submit your CV and supporting documents (e.g., academic and employment certificates). Our selection process typically includes an initial recruiter conversation followed by interviews with the hiring team. To ensure confidentiality, recording, transcription, screen capture, or the use of AI or automated note-taking tools during interviews is prohibited.
Living Our Values
At Oliver Wyman, we lead with heart, strive for breakthroughs through diverse perspectives, and encourage talented candidates to apply even if they do not meet every requirement. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Working student essentials
What this HR working student role in Munich means for you: the weekly-hours rules, the social-contribution perks, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Working students may work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during the breaks. Staying within this keeps your student status and the Werkstudent benefits.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Under the Werkstudentenprivileg you're exempt from health, care and unemployment insurance contributions — only pension insurance applies. That leaves more net pay than a regular job.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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