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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The HR Business Partner organization serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders across a vast landscape of topics including: Operational Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Performance and Talent Management, Employee Development & Career Coaching, and Employee Relations.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) internship provides current students with the opportunity to consult our HRBPs and line managers on the above-mentioned HR disciplines. Selected candidates will also have the unique opportunity to learn our internal Human Resources systems (SuccessFactors) and processes to support to the HRBPs on day-to-day operations.

The objective of the SAP internship program is to develop new HR talent, who are well versed in all areas of HR and can move into an HR advisor (or similar entry level role) as a next career path within SAP.

EXPECTATION AND TASKS

• Serves as an analyst for assigned HRBPs including analyzing, interpreting, and preparing a visual representation for customer delivery.
• Serve as a thought leader on the team by consistently contributing ideas and by developing new ways to bring value to your designated team of HRBPs; help with special projects and showcase your creativity.
• Provide day to day support to North American HRBPs which includes analyzing the HR system data, auditing organizational hierarchies, resolving system inaccuracies, and coaching leaders on tools and processes.
• Utilize expertise in SAP process, functionality, & analytics within HCM tools & propel the adoption of new tools within the business.
• Build and utilize a network of internal resources (including fellow team-members teammates) to fullfil requests from HRBPs,
• SAP runs SAP: be prepared to learn and become an expert in internal processes, functionality, & analytics within our SAP HR systems; learn and remember the HR annual processes.
• Showcase leadership skills by taking on initiatives aimed towards providing training and onboarding to new interns; be prepared to host or facilitate team meetings.
• Be curious, and find creative ways to help the HR community run simpler.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on MS Excel
• Ability to follow through and respond to requests with high degree of accuracy, urgency, timeliness, and professionalism
• Ability to lead small to moderate size programs of minimal to moderate complexity
• Strong team orientation
• Attention to detail
• Ability to accept feedback to continuously improve
• Ability to utilize creativity and innovation
• Avid learner
• Proactive and independent approach to critical thinking
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, sometimes with limited direction; and multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work autonomously

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires candidates to be currently enrolled or recent graduate of a degree seeking program.
• Prefer Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Management, Business Administration or Psychology, with concentration in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or Organizational Dynamics.
• Previous internship experience helpful.

At SAP, we're not just shaping the future, we're creating it with a collaborative spirit, a drive for high performance, and a commitment to continuous learning. SAP's purpose is to help the world run better and improve people's lives with sustainability at the core. Our integrated applications connect all parts of a business into an intelligent suite on a fully digital platform. With the largest cloud portfolio on the market, world-class benefits, and recognition for your individual contributions, we're here to empower you to bring out your best.