Working Student – Human Resources (m/f/d) - (15–20 hours per week)

Company:

Oliver Wyman

Description:

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.

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh offers hybrid working arrangements that provide both the flexibility of mobile working and the benefits for collaboration, personal connections and professional development of working in the office. Employees are authorized to work remotely. If needed, some teams also schedule weekly “anchor days” where the entire team meets in person at the site office.