Working Student People & Business Processes

Role overview

GLS/NXT is hiring a working student to support people operations, business processes, and office coordination. The position works closely with leadership and people managers to assist with hiring, onboarding, performance review activities, events, daily office administration, and systems support. The role is designed for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable contributing in a fast-moving, people-oriented setting where structure, communication, and process discipline matter.

What you will do

• Provide practical administrative assistance to the People & Business Process Manager whenever needed.
• Help with basic people-admin and compliance activities, such as tracking vacation balances and handling time-off requests.
• Organise, conduct, and review employee surveys, and help follow up on the outcomes where appropriate.
• Assist with the onboarding experience for new team members.
• Support the planning and delivery of team events.
• Help administer internal systems and tools, including Wrenly.
• Maintain the team birthday calendar and handle other repeated organisational tasks.
• Order office refreshments and supplies and keep the workplace stocked and running smoothly.

What the company is looking for

• Current enrolment in business administration, quality management, psychology, human resources, or a similar discipline.
• Well-developed organisational ability, strong attention to detail, and the capacity to juggle several tasks at once.
• A proactive approach with willingness to own recurring workflows and smaller projects.
• Confident communication skills in both German and English.
• Genuine interest in people operations, organisational development, operational excellence, and team dynamics.
• Strong people skills and confidence when interacting with different stakeholders, including leadership.
• A problem-solving mindset, along with the ability to ask relevant questions and keep work moving forward.
• Availability for 15 to 20 hours each week and enthusiasm for a dynamic, high-energy environment.

Benefits and workplace

• Work in a digital environment with international projects and opportunities to learn and develop.
• Flexible working setup with a hybrid model and a remote policy adapted to the role.
• Access to a well-equipped office in Berlin Mitte.
• Competitive compensation aligned with your background and experience.
• Enjoy a team culture with monthly cooking sessions, regular events, and offsites.
• Receive 30 days of annual leave.

About GLS/NXT

GLS/NXT was created to shape the next generation of logistics experiences using technology across core, adjacent, and beyond areas. The company focuses on the logistics and eCommerce space and works with a user-first mindset. Positioned between a corporate environment and a startup, it combines startup-like speed with the backing of corporate resources. Its teams operate like startups with their own business responsibility, vision, and mission. GLS/NXT is part of GLS IT Services GmbH.

Diversity and inclusion

GLS/NXT is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. The organisation values diversity and is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Additional information

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every single requirement, as long as they feel they can contribute meaningfully to the team.