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Summary

Support Erste Group’s HR team with recruiting tasks, employer branding events, and HR operations while gaining hands-on experience in a 12-month internship.

Working with us means believing in the future; in the great people who are shaping it together every day and in the wide-ranging career paths it opens up. #believeinyourself

Erste Group was founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank and is today one of the largest stock-listed banking groups in Central Europe. As an attractive employer, Erste Group offers interesting career opportunities in an international environment.

With us, you will gain hands-on insight into how HR works in practice, from recruiting and candidate communication to employer branding and cross-functional projects. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your organizational and communication skills, develop new competencies, and contribute your own ideas. Throughout your internship, you will be part of a supportive team that encourages your growth and development.

Your Tasks:

  • Support our Recruiting Team, from candidate management and job advertisement creation to interview scheduling and coordination.

  • Play an active role in the internship process, helping to ensure that workflows are well-structured, reliable, and focused on creating a positive candidate experience.

  • Assist with employer branding events, both in preparation and on-site, engaging with students and candidates and providing authentic insights into life at Erste Group.

  • Collaborate with business departments, HR Business Partners, hiring managers, and candidates, helping to ensure smooth communication and alignment between all stakeholders.

  • Support day-to-day HR operations, contribute to projects, and participate in interviews, giving you first-hand insight into HR processes and the opportunity to gradually take on more responsibility.

Your Background:

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, stays well organized, and is eager to learn and grow.

  • You are currently studying at a university or university of applied sciences, ideally with a focus on Human Resources, Business Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • You are confident in using MS Office 365, especially PowerPoint and Excel. You are comfortable translating projects, data, and analyses into clear and audience-friendly presentations and enjoy exploring new digital tools.

  • You enjoy working collaboratively, contribute your own ideas, and value open and proactive communication.

  • You have a strong sense for language, enjoy writing, and communicate confidently in both German and English.

  • Previous experience in HR, customer service, hospitality, event management, or another service-oriented environment is considered an advantage.

Our Offer:

  • Start date from September/October 2026 for 12 months in a part-time position (30 hours/week) as a fully integrated team member with an independent and diverse range of responsibilities.

  • Internship salary: starting from EUR 2,745.32 gross per month (full-time equivalent; excluding mandatory internships as part of a university of applied sciences curriculum).

  • Discover some of our Benefits at Erste Group

  • We offer our employees flexible and individual home office arrangements.

  • We believe that the diversity of our employees is a key driver of innovation and excellence. As an employer, we are proud to provide equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation

What this application asks

recruitee

Full name, Email, CV, Cover letter, Phone

  • Will you be enrolled as a student at a university or university of applied sciences during the internship? yes / no
  • What is your earliest possible internship start date? written answer
  • What is the maximum duration you would be available for this internship? written answer
  • Working in a hybrid model is important to us. Would you be able to work from our Vienna office at Erste Campus three days per week? yes / no
  • Do you hold citizenship of an EU country? If not, please indicate your current residence permit. written answer
  • How would you rate your English and German language skills (A1-C2)? written answer
  • Do you have experience with scheduling, coordination, or organizing events (e.g., interviews, meetings, or university events)? written answer
  • Have you already gained basic insights into HR or recruiting processes (e.g., through coursework, internships, or projects)? written answer

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