HR Project Associate (f/m/d) - 6 months limited contract

SAP IT Business Systeme; Walldorf; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP is seeking an HR Project Associate (f/m/d) for a 6-month limited contract to support planning, coordination, and tracking of HR initiatives within a large, global organization. You will maintain documentation, update schedules and milestones, and assist in preparing materials for reviews and steering meetings under experienced HR project managers.

The role emphasizes collaboration across functions, attention to risk, and the ability to translate complex topics into clear messages while

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of project management principles.
• Interest in HR processes and organizational dynamics.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at different levels and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and tracking of HR initiatives and strategic workstreams across a global organization.
• Maintain project documentation, update schedules and milestone trackers, prepare status reports, and follow up on action items.
• Assist with risk and issue logging, coordinate inputs from HR and business stakeholders, and contribute to materials for project reviews and steering meetings.

Skills

Project Planning

HR Process Knowledge

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting

Risk Management

Communication

Job description

HR Project Associate (f/m/d) - 6 months limited contract

Full-time

What you'll bring

You have a foundational understanding of project management principles and a genuine interest in HR processes, organizational dynamics, and how HR strategies come to life inside a large organization. Prior exposure to HR practices is a plus and will help you hit the ground running.

You are comfortable working across functions, teams, and organisational boundaries, and you approach cross-functional collaboration with openness and adaptability. An early confidence in engaging with stakeholders at different levels, combined with a willingness to develop your ability to influence and communicate with senior leaders, will set you apart.

You think analytically, can structure complex information clearly, and have a talent for translating ambiguous topics into concise, compelling messages.

You notice risks before they escalade and enjoy finding practical, creative solutions to problems. Above all, you bring a genuine passion for improving systems, processes, and employee experiences and the drive to grow into a strategic partner who makes a measurable difference to the people around you.

What you'll build

You'll support the planning, coordination, and tracking of HR initiatives and strategic workstreams across a large, global organization. Day-to-day work includes maintaining project documentation, updating schedules and milestone trackers, preparing status reports, and following up on action items.

You'll assist with risk and issue logging, help coordinate inputs from HR and business stakeholders, and contribute to the preparation of materials for project reviews and steering meetings - all under the guidance of experienced HR project managers.

Where you belong

You’ll join a collaborative HR environment where structured mentorship and hands-on learning are part of the daily rhythm. But this role offers more than a first step into project management, it’s an entry point into a space where HR professionals grow into trusted advisors, change leaders, and strategic partners who shape the future of the workforce.

From the outset, you’ll be contributing to large-scale HR transformation programmes that improve employee experiences and optimise how the organisation works, giving your work visible impact far beyond your immediate team. As you develop, you’ll take on greater ownership, learn to influence key stakeholders, and build the skills needed to guide teams toward delivering exceptional results on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a role for someone who wants to grow into something meaningful and is ready to start building that foundation today.

Skills used in this role: Project Planning and Execution, HR Process Knowledge, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Budgeting, Risk Management, Organizational Skills, Cross-Functional Team Collaboration, Documentation and Reporting, Time Management, Communication

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, organisations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience.

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