Talent Acquisition Trainee

Company Overview: We're Zocks, a venture capital-backed AI startup changing the world of financial services, and other industries that value security and privacy. Our founding team built their careers working on real-time communication products, building enterprise platforms, and crafting tools for some of the most security-conscious industries. With experience gained from industry leaders like Twilio, IBM, Microsoft, and Hearsay Systems, we're using AI to bridge human conversations with enterprise systems, starting with financial services.    Our focus, although simple, is powerful: reinventing business operations and transforming the areas that often get bogged down by slow, inefficient processes. Our innovative platform allows people to communicate naturally, while we capture the information they need, so they can avoid data entry, streamline their operations, and spend more time on what matters most: their clients.   Location: Budapest, XI. (On-site Monday to Thursday, Remote on Fridays)   As a Talent Sourcer Trainee, you’ll become a key part of our recruitment team, supporting our Principal Recruiter in identifying and engaging top candidates. You’ll learn the fundamentals of sourcing, from navigating LinkedIn to mastering Boolean searches, all while getting a front-row seat to the inner workings of a fast-moving talent team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support candidate sourcing activities across multiple functions
• Screen CVs and pre-qualify potential candidates
• Create and maintain candidate pipelines using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS systems, and job boards
• Learn how to engage passive talent with personalized outreach
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements
• Help build employer branding content to attract top talent
• Track metrics to continuously improve sourcing strategies

What You’ll Bring:

• You’re a student looking to kickstart your career in HR or recruitment
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in people
• Curious mindset with a hunger to learn and try new tools
• Fluency in Hungarian and English
• You’re proactive, organized, and ready to take initiative

What We Offer:

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced recruitment professionals
• Access to cutting-edge sourcing tools and technology
• A friendly, inclusive, and high-energy team culture
• Flexible hours to accommodate your studies or schedule

We are an equal opportunity employer and never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. At Zocks, we value diversity and believe that it enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.