Candidate Experience Intern (m/f/d)

ABOUT US

Pliant is a European fintech specialising in B2B payment solutions. Our modular, API-first platform helps businesses streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into their financial workflows. Designed for industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet, Pliant enables greater efficiency, control, and profitability.

We serve two primary customer segments:

• Companies looking to optimise operational processes through intuitive apps and APIs, gaining control, automation, and financial flexibility through extended credit lines.

• Businesses such as financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks that want to launch or enhance their credit card offerings using Pliant’s embedded finance and white-label solutions.

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant supports over 4,000 businesses and more than 20 partners globally. As a licensed e-money institution (EMI), we issue credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, helping companies streamline and simplify payments.

Learn more at www.getpliant.com

ABOUT THE ROLE

Recruiting at scale doesn’t have to feel robotic, and you’ll be the proof of that. As our Candidate Experience Intern (m/f/d), you’ll sit at the heart of our hiring process: keeping things moving, keeping people informed, and constantly asking “how can this be better?” You’ll help manage the day-to-day rhythm of our interview pipeline while bringing fresh ideas, bringing a genuine love of AI tools as a user and explorer, and a real commitment to making every candidate feel like a human being, not a ticket number.

This would be an initial 6 month contract based out of our Berlin office.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Coordinate and schedule a high volume of interviews across multiple roles, teams, and time zones, keeping everything on track without dropping a ball

• Manage the candidate pipeline end-to-end: moving candidates through stages, tracking status, and ensuring no one falls through the cracks

• Act as the main communication bridge between candidates and hiring teams — timely, warm, and always clear

• Chase down interview feedback from the business, making sure decisions keep moving and candidates aren't left waiting

• Handle and triage high-volume interview requests from across the business, prioritising and organising with calm efficiency

• Identify friction points in the process and proactively propose improvements, whether that's a smarter workflow, a better template, or a new tool

• Experiment with AI and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and free up time for the high-touch stuff

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• A natural organiser who thrives in fast-paced environments and genuinely enjoys keeping lots of plates spinning

• Someone who cares about the candidate experience, you understand that every interaction shapes how someone feels about a company

• Comfortable and adept at using AI tools in your everyday work and curious about how they can make processes smarter and faster

• Strong written communication, you can switch between a quick Slack message and a thoughtful candidate email without missing a beat

• A continuous improvement mindset: you notice what's clunky, and you do something about it

• Previous experience in TA, HR, or recruitment coordination is a bonus, but your attitude and appetite to learn matter more

• Based in Berlin ideally, we work to a hybrid model

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in a TA or HR team

• ATS or CRM tool experience

• Startup or high-growth environment exposure

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to work in a growing team with big responsibilities that thrives on a strong exchange of knowledge and excellence

• Attractive remuneration

• Flat hierarchy and transparent communication in a relaxed, professional atmosphere

• Opportunity to develop your talent in a dynamic team with ambitious goals

• Flexibility and possibility to work remotely

• Monthly mobility benefit

• Wellhub Membership

• Pliant Card with monthly credit to explore the product and enjoy food with colleagues