HR Operations Working Student

Hungry to kick-start your career in Human Resources while helping to feed the world more sustainably? MicroHarvest is a fast-growing biotech startup using the power of microorganisms to produce better, healthier and tastier protein with a fraction of the resources conventional agriculture needs. Join our diverse, mission-driven team and watch a bold idea turn into real-world impact every day!

Tasks

Where you’ll contribute – and what you’ll learn

• CV screening & interview coordination – You’ll be the first to review incoming applications and schedule interviews while discovering how recruiters spot potential and maintain a smooth candidate journey.
• Onboarding & offboarding – You’ll organize day-one logistics and farewell checklists while learning how thoughtful details create a memorable employee experience.
• HR administration – You’ll keep records and HRIS data up to date and gain a keen eye for compliance, data accuracy and digital workflows.
• People projects – You’ll lend a hand on engagement surveys, learning sessions or employer-branding campaigns and see how people analytics translates into real initiatives.
• Payroll & benefits inputs – You’ll collect monthly changes, visa paperwork and benefit enrolments and understand the checks that keep salaries and perks running on time.

Requirements

• You’re studying HR, Business or a related field and can commit 20h/week for ~ 6 -12 months
• Passion for HR fundamentals: accuracy in admin, respect for confidentiality and an eye for process improvement.
• Clear, friendly communicator in English (German or Portuguese a plus).
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks, switching between detail work and people interaction.
• Genuine excitement for sustainability and our mission to revolutionise the food system.

Benefits

• Hands-on ownership from day one; your ideas will shape how we scale our HR function.
• Mentorship – grow your HR toolkit with guidance from an experienced team.
• Vibrant offices in Lisbon and Hamburg creative hub.
• An inclusive culture where diverse voices are celebrated.

​​​​​​ At MicroHarvest, we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable laws._ MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position.