Internship in SAPs Executive Talent Discovery team

What you'll bring

You're studying Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and want to gain hands-on experience in recruiting operations at an international company.

• A genuine interest in how recruiting processes work - from job postings to onboarding
• Strong organizational skills, with the precision to manage several tasks at the same time
• A customer-oriented mindset with a responsive approach to every stakeholder interaction
• Confidence communicating clearly in senior or executive settings
• Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English is required for this role

We also look for people who communicate clearly, keep the customer in mind, and enjoy finding smart solutions to problems - whatever stage of your career you're at.

In addition to the role-specific skills above, all student and early talent positions at SAP look for candidates who are open to working with AI tools - including agentic AI - to automate everyday tasks, prototype ideas, and build confidence in AI-assisted ways of working from day one.

What you'll build

This internship puts you at the center of executive recruiting for one of the world's largest software companies. You'll own real tasks from day one.

• Publish executive job postings on SAP's internal and external career portal
• Keep open roles and hiring data current in our recruiting tools
• Own interview scheduling and serve as the first point of contact for all recruiting stakeholders
• Manage candidate communications to ensure a seamless, high-touch experience at every stage
• Create stakeholder briefings and candidate pipeline presentations
• Navigate local hiring requirements in collaboration with relevant in-country stakeholders

Where you belong

The Executive Talent Discovery team recruits VP-level talent and above across EMEA & MEE. You'll work alongside expert recruiters in a team that sets a high bar for candidate experience and operational precision. When you join SAP, you'll be a part of SAP Next Gen - a global community of students and early professionals with access to mentors, development programmes, and peers. This is a meaningful internship where your contributions directly support the hiring of leaders who shape SAP's future.

 

Your set of application documents should contain a cover letter, a resume in table form, school leaving certificates, certificate of enrollment, current university transcript of records, copies of any academic degrees already earned, and if available, references from former employers (including internships).

About SAP
With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improves people’s lives.
As a leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
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AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.
Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.