INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES

 

Applications to this opportunity are considered for all available HR intern roles.

 

HR BUSINESS PARTNERING
Our HR Business Partner Teams work closely with leaders, line managers and employees of a defined business area. They provide partnership, consulting and coaching on all people related matters. HR Business Partners support a people eco system around moments that matter – delivering value at every touchpoint.  

 

TALENT ACQUISITION

The Talent Acquisition (TA) team hires the people who will enable business success. The team is fundamentally important in creating ready diverse talent bench for future leadership positions. TA leads all recruitment efforts globally (intern, professional, management & executive) for corporate and retail hiring needs and develops recruitment strategies to identify both current and future talent needs.

 

 

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS  

Talent Acquisition "Early Careers"

Support the Global Internship Program   Maintain and manage the applicant tracking system   Provide prospective interns to business partners, carry out rejections where appropriate   Support Interns during their internship on HR matters   Day to day management of ad hoc recruiting administration as requested   Support on university, internal or external careers or recruiting events  

 

HR Business Partnering

Support all process steps after hiring decision in dedicated support area together with HR Services (e.g. issue of contract, Works council, drive relocation, onboarding, offboarding, reference letters) Day to day management of administrative tasks Work closely with HR Services department to ensure employee data integrity (e.g. SAP accuracy) Helping hand to HRBP Team Schedule and organize internal (e.g. Team Meetings within HR department) and external meetings, appointments and events, create agendas and prepare documents, ensure necessary infrastructure is provided Carry out ad-hoc special projects (incl. presentations) and assignments as requested, ensuring accurate and reliable information is provided with and end to end perspective in mind (e.g. Workshops)

 

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH 

Student of Human Resources, Psychology or similar  Fluent in English (written & spoken)  Fluent in German (written & spoken)  Strong MS Office skills   Passion for Sport & Lifestyle  Strong interest in the HR topics  Strong analytical skills  Attention to detail  Self-organized and reliable  Very good communication and interpersonal skills  Team player who enjoys working in an international environment 

 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

Employee discounts on products Chances to attend and take part in on-campus events and sponsored adidas events/games Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and adidas Learning Portal Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups International intern community and work environment Regular development conversations as part of your role Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site gym (25€/month) and many more sports facilities Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible) Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.167,00€, compulsory internship 1.650,00€ (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same) 

 

ELIGIBILITY  

Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship   Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations) Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate)  Availability for the full duration of the internship from September 2025 – March 2026  Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship 

 

KEY FACTS 

Application Deadline: March 15th, 2025, 11:59 PM CET  Start Date: September 1st, 2025 Duration: 6 months  Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg) 

 

NEXT STEPS 

To apply to the role, please submit your CV. You don't have to write us a motivation letter, but if you have something to say, let us know.   Please apply in English.  If we feel like it is a match, you'll be invited to a video interview - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this.