Recruiter in Kochi

speakeasy Berlin and GfW Weiterbildung are leading providers of language education and vocational training in Germany. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and international cooperation, we are continuously expanding our reach beyond borders. Together, we are preparing the further development of our activities in India, aimed at building long-term, sustainable partnerships and impactful educational solutions.

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Recruiter (full-time) in Kochi to support the growth of our international team.

In this role, you will take ownership of the recruiting process across different locations and support the development of our hiring structures. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and play a key role in building structured HR processes and supporting our local teams.

Website: https://www.gfw.education/

Location: Kochi, India

• Managing the full recruiting cycle for our locations in India (from job posting to hiring)
• Preparing, conducting, and evaluating interviews
• Creating and publishing job advertisements
• Building and maintaining structured recruiting processes across locations
• Supporting the setup and development of HR processes and standards in India
• Handling general HR administrative tasks (e.g. documentation, onboarding support)
• Acting as a local HR contact for our teams in India
• Supporting recruiting projects and contributing to employer branding initiatives

• At least 1–2 years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition
• Structured, reliable, and independent working style
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proactive and hands-on mindset
• Fluent in English and Malayalam, German, Tamil and Hindi are a plus
• Based in Kochi

• The opportunity to shape an international project from the start
• A responsible role with ownership of recruiting processes
• Long-term cooperation with potential for growth and development
• A supportive and international team

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send us a brief message outlining your background and motivation – we are eager to get to know you and discuss potential next steps.