adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions, and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. 

*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. 

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. 

Applications to this opportunity are considered for all four available Human Resources intern roles.

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS:   

Talent Acquisition 

• Support the Headquarter Talent Acquisition Team in daily operations and initiatives 

• Assist with posting job openings across internal and external platforms 

• Maintain and manage the applicant tracking system to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency 

• Screen resumes and support initial candidate assessments (recruiter interview, prepare interview structure and/or assessment structure for hiring managers, etc.) 

• Support the TA team to provide qualified candidate profiles to hiring managers and handle candidate communications, including rejections 

• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams 

• Prepare recruitment-related reports and presentations to support data-driven decisions (e.g. through LinkedIn Insights reports) 

• Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to understand hiring needs, talent gaps & priorities 

• Support in proactively building talent pools for identified job families in the assigned business area 

• Support the planning and execution of university, internal, and external recruiting events 

• Handle ad hoc administrative tasks related to recruitment as needed 

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, Business Administration or similar 

• Fluent in English (written & spoken)  

• Fluent in German (written & spoken) is a plus 

• Strong MS Office skills   

• Strong interest in the HR topics  

• Understanding of HR data and processes is a plus 

• Interest in the field of Labor Law  

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity 

• 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  

• Passion for Sport  

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU  

• International intern community and work environment 
• 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 
• Regular development conversations as part of your role 
• Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups 
• Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.470,00, compulsory internship 1.930,00 (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)   
• 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) 
• Employee discounts on products 

ELIGIBILITY  REQUIREMENTS 

• 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)   
• Students with ideally max. one year to graduation preferred  
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2027 – September 2027  
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship  

KEY FACTS  

• Application Deadline: October 31st, 2026, 11:59 PM CET  
• Start Date: March 1st, 2027  
• Duration: 6 months , full-time 
• Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg)  

NEXT STEPS  

• To apply for 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 the same language as the job description.  
• 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.