HR Associate (limited full-time, maternity cover)

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you'll build

In this role, you will support the delivery of global HR services within the Global Functional Team part of People & Culture Local Services, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant execution of operational processes. You will contribute to the consistent delivery of services across countries by following standardized processes and supporting global ways of working.You will work closely with team members and stakeholders to process HR activities, maintain data quality, and support employees with their requests. As part of a global team, you will help ensure a high level of service experience while adapting to local requirements where needed.You will also contribute to continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, sharing feedback, and supporting small enhancements to processes and tools. This role offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in HR operations, develop global process knowledge, and grow within a collaborative and evolving environment.

What you bring

• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work
• Ability to follow defined processes while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Comfortable working with data and systems
• Good communication skills to support employees and stakeholders in a clear and professional way
• You're a team player who is open to feedback, eager to learn, and able to adapt in a fast-paced, international environment
• A basic understanding of HR processes or administrative experience is an advantage, but not required
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus.

Where you belong

You will be part of People & Culture Local Services, a collaborative and international environment focused on delivering reliable, high-quality HR services. You’ll work with colleagues across regions, learn from experienced team members, and grow in a supportive, team-oriented culture.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

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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Requisition ID: 452051 | Work Area: Human Resources | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid