Trainee Sourcer / Junior Recruiter

Kick-start your career in recruitment. Learn the craft. Make an impact.

At LHH, we help connect top talent with some of the most innovative companies across Technology, MedTech, Industrial, and Financial Services sectors in Switzerland. We’re growing – and looking for motivated individuals to join us as Trainee Sourcers / Junior Recruiters. This is a perfect entry-level role if you're curious about the world of recruiting, love working with people, and want to learn how hiring works from the inside out.

What You’ll Be Doing

• As part of a team working with well-known Swiss and international clients, you’ll:
• Learn how to source, attract, and engage candidates across a range of industries and functions (e.g. IT, engineering, sales, operations, back office, compliance, etc.)
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for frequently hired profiles
• Use tools like LinkedIn, job boards, and our internal platforms to identify strong profiles
• Create smart search strategies to find passive talent in competitive markets
• Assist in screening and first conversations, learning how to assess motivation and potential fit
• Maintain accurate candidate data and support smooth communication across the recruitment process
• Partner with experienced recruiters and account managers to align on role requirements, timelines, and hiring goals

What You’ll Learn

• Recruitment and sourcing techniques tailored to multiple industries
• How to structure searches and engage with passive candidates
• The basics of talent mapping and market insights
• How to communicate with impact – with candidates and hiring teams
• Effective use of tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and CRM/ATS systems
• Real-life insight into hiring processes, from briefing to placement

What We’re Looking For

• We don’t expect you to come with experience – we’ll teach you that. But you should bring:
• A growth mindset and willingness to work hard and learn fast
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – in English and German
• Curiosity about people, how businesses hire, and what makes talent tick
• A structured, proactive and organized approach to work
• Bonus: education or internship experience in HR, sales, communications or business – but not essential

What We Offer

• A structured training plan and ongoing coaching from industry professionals
• Exposure to diverse clients and industries – from startups to global leaders
• A career track in recruitment, account management or talent advisory
• Dynamic and international team culture
• Entry-level salary with benefits and growth potential

Interested? Let’s talk.

• No need for a long cover letter – just send us your CV and a short note on why you’d like to start a career in recruitment. We’re excited to meet the next generation of talent experts.

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