
Internship Recruitment & Applicant Management
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Job description
PUMA Group published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
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Description provided by PUMA Group
YOUR MISSION:
- Support of the HR Business Partner in applicant management and recruiting
- Independent coordination of virtual and face-to-face interviews in coordination with the Hiring Managers and (international) applicants
- Preparation and active participation in weekly Recruiting Catch-Ups
- Close cooperation with the Hiring Managers and the respective departments as well as contact person for all matters concerning interview coordination.
- Independent handling of various recruiting processes in our HR tool Workday
- Assisting candidates with travel planning for personal interviews (hotel and flight bookings) as well as subsequent settlement of costs incurred
- Support in the HR Operations department with administrative tasks.
- Enrolled student for a whole period of an internship, ideally with first experience in the field of human resources
- Excellent English skills, both written and spoken
- Excellent communication skills and a strong service and customer orientation
- Organizational talent paired with a quick grasp as well as an independent, structured way of working
- Team player with high flexibility, commitment and initiative
- Starting date: 01.07.2026; Duration: 6 months.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
Working student essentials
What this HR internship in Herzogenaurach means for you — pay rules, social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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